Description
The Manufacturing Methods Analyst 2 is responsible for owning the development, maintenance, and accuracy of Methods of Manufacturing (MoM) within the ERP system. This intermediate-level role supports New Product Introduction (NPI), drives improvements in labor standards and process accuracy, and ensures manufacturing data reflects current, optimized shop floor practices. The position works cross functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Planning to support efficient, scalable, and repeatable production.
The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.
Essential Functions
- Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLTโs Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
- Owns and maintains manufacturing routings, Methods of Manufacturing (MoM), and labor standards for assigned production areas, ensuring alignment with current shop floor practices
- Conducts time studies and work measurement analysis to establish, validate, and continuously refine labor standards
- Leads MoM development for New Product Introduction (NPI), including creation of initial routings, operations, and labor standards to support successful production launch
- Partners with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to validate manufacturing processes, resolve discrepancies, and improve method accuracy
- Improves scheduling accuracy by ensuring routings, cycle times, and labor standards accurately reflect production capability and constraintsย
- Works safely at all time and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standardsย
- Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
- Performs other duties as assignedย
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of Manufacturing process analysisย
- Labor standard development ย
- Strong attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and discipline ย
- Cross-functional collaboration ย
- Process standardization ย
- Continuous improvement mindsetย
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft suite
- Ability to learn ERP systems and manufacturing workflowsย
- Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to effectively communicate with team members, suppliers, and management ย
- Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a teamย
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to quickly address and resolve issuesย
- Ability to be self-starting, self-motivated, and organize work activities to use time efficiently
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Three years or more of manufacturing related skill, knowledge, or experience required
- Hands-on experience developing and maintaining routings, MoMs, and labor standards requiredย
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, work centers, and production flow ย
- Experience working inside an ERP system (Epicor preferred) ย
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsย
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Travel:ย
- Up to 25% travel to supplier locations or between facilities may be requiredย ย
- Valid driverโs license requiredย
Physical Requirements:ย ย
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job duties and responsibilities
- This position involves extended periods in a stationary position; additionally, occasional movement inside the office to access office machinery, file cabinets, etc. ย
- This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in a professional mannerย
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.ย
- Occasionally moves materials or equipment weighing up to 10 lbs.ย
Work Environment:
- This job is generally performed in a professional office environment, in environmentally controlled conditionsย
- Frequently works at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions
Disclaimer:ย
Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.