Business Operations Analyst 2

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex's silicon components help make that technology a reality.

At Silfex, we're the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company's products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible - through our people, we help connect the world.

The successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits; to learn more about the benefits Silfex offers for this position check out:

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Join our team and help us connect the world and support the technology of the future!

Essential Function:

Accountable and responsible to the Sr. Manager of Business Operations. Responsible for the development of performance metrics and tools to improve key business processes in operations, planning, demand/capacity, and business operations. As a key member of the Business Operations Analysis team, provides detailed and insightful analysis regarding performance, supports the managing of the business dashboard and KPI's, and supports the development of data-driven activities to support cross functional success. Develops metrics that provide data for process measurement, identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities. Collects data to identify root cause of problems. Measures performance against process requirements. Aligns improvement to performance shortfalls. Plans, performs, and implements process improvement initiatives to help drive accountability and mature key business processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop analytical approaches to drive business value, while working in the context of a variety of operational, financial, planning, demand/capacity, and quality data.

• Communicate meaningful insights and apply an understanding of the business analyses to support operations and drive business value.

• Collaborate on data analysis projects and communication of results to internal and external stakeholders.

• Proactively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand how critical issues, questions, and problems can be answered with data and analytics.

• Lead identified areas of improvement developing Least Waste Way (LWW) processes that improve the businesses' ability to execute more efficiently.

• Maintains reports and data queries to facilitate data analysis.

• Develops and runs reports as needed across the business to support key functional areas.

• Adheres to, develops, or revises standard operational and working practices (standard work)

• Fosters an attitude and environment of continuous improvement to reduce costs and improve quality.

Culture:

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.

• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management. Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.

• Communication

• Begin with the end in mind

• Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.

• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S. Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities. Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area. Maintain these areas at the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2 years experience in operations, manufacturing, finance, or related field.

• Experience producing in-depth analyses and reporting in a self-directed environment.

• Six Sigma or Lean experience preferred.

• Can apply knowledge of operational management models and statistics.

• Can manage large datasets in Excel, JMP, Access, or other tools.

• Mathematical and statistical knowledge and ability to provide recommendations from the analysis.

• Advanced report design and formatting skills.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access).

• Ability to develop reports and tools in power BI preferred.

• Use of ERP and MES systems. Plex experience preferred.

• Good working knowledge of core operations processes, including detailed scheduling, planning, production processes in a discrete manufacturing environment.

• Experience writing and maintaining SQL queries preferred.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and; talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee regularly is required to lift up to 10 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the environment is moderate.