What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Analyst position at Superior Tire & Rubber Corp?
The Operations Analyst supports faster, better-informed decisions on production costs, materials, and efficiency at our Warren, PA plant, and provides analytical support for capital projects, capacity expansion, and other investments in plant operations. This role analyzes plant performance data and translates it into clear, actionable recommendations for operations and business leadership. This is a hands-on analytical role. Data is expected to be verified against actual conditions on the production floor, not accepted at face value. Candidates from accounting/finance, industrial engineering, or operations and business analytics backgrounds are all encouraged to apply. Strong analytical rigor and sound business judgment are essential; an MBA or equivalent business background is preferred given this role's involvement in capital and strategic decisions. Essential Job Functions Analyze production costs, materials usage, throughput, and efficiency to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.Verify plant performance data against actual floor conditions and investigate discrepancies directly.Develop reporting and dashboards that provide plant and operations leadership with timely visibility into performance.Evaluate capital projects, capacity expansion, and operational investments, including payback, ROI, and cost-benefit analysis.Identify efficiency improvements across materials, labor, equipment utilization, and energy/utilities usage, and build the business case for change.Translate plant-level performance into business terms, connecting operational metrics to company strategy and financial results.Coordinate with the corporate Finance/Accounting team as needed on cost and reporting matters.Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and commercial teams to align priorities and data.Recommend process, systems, or reporting improvements that support faster operational decision-making. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.