Industrial Process Analyst

Responsibilities:

Responsible for using business analytical data to formulate improvement plans, optimize production and increase efficiency in a plant environment while leading action teams to drive results. There is opportunity to study current production processes, recommend improvements utilizing the Boise Improvement Cycle and gain exposure to multiple departments.

Compensation:

$48-000-$72,000

Essential Functions:

• Use business analytical data to formulate improvement plans, optimize production and increase efficiency.
• Use process and market data to analyze and improve decision making of optimization software and equipment.
• Use current and historical market, sales and production data to determine seasonal inventory targets at the SKU level.
• Act as a liaison between the IT development group and the business unit for development and implementation of new systems and enhancement of existing systems.
• In conjunction with IT, evaluates IT developments and evolving business requirements, and recommends appropriate systems alternatives and/or enhancements to current systems.
• Work closely with plant management and maintenance personnel to correct production issues and ensure operating efficiencies.
• Demonstrate adaptability and openness to change and ability to anticipate problems and provide innovative solutions through data driven analytics.
• Maintain and gain relevant knowledge keep abreast of industry standards, best practices, and technological advances that maximize operating efficiency.
• Incumbent's role may focus on evaluating and improving plant performance in the areas of safety, quality, production output and operating costs.
• Communicate effectively in individual and group situations adjusting language or terminology to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
• Understand project management concepts, systems, and techniques.
• Participative and influential team player in achieving desired production outcomes and organizational goals.
• Ability to maintain sound judgment and stable performance under stress and/or opposition (e.g. time pressure, job ambiguity).
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor's degree preferably in engineering, wood products or business. Developmental position designed to provide the individual with the technical aspects of the business or discipline and the environment to exercise the practical application of their education and experience. The incumbent will have the opportunity for exposure to various facets of the business and to develop an in-depth understanding of the operations/function at the region or plant level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prefer degree in Business, Engineering, or Wood Products (Natural Resources) and between 0-4 years of experience in related job function. The successful candidate will possess the ability to understand and apply mathematical calculations and concepts, computer skills in many types of applications as well as excellent communication skills, and will be able to work a flexible schedule. Continuous manufacturing operation experience and knowledge of wood products recommended; knowledge of continuous improvement tools, facilitation, troubleshooting and process controls a plus.