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Position Summary
The Operations Analyst is responsible for independently developing and maintaining production schedules to meet customer demand while optimizing manufacturing capacity, labor utilization, inventory levels, and material availability. The position exercises independent judgment in balancing competing operational priorities and resolving production constraints to support business objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term production plans based on customer orders, forecasts, inventory targets, and manufacturing capacity.
• Analyze machine capacity, labor availability, material supply, and production constraints to determine production priorities and sequencing.
• Independently adjust production schedules to address changing customer requirements, equipment downtime, labor shortages, material shortages, and other operational disruptions.
• Evaluate alternative production scenarios and determine the most effective use of manufacturing resources to achieve delivery and cost objectives.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Operations, Customer Service and Shipping personnel to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure continuity of production.
• Monitor key performance indicators including schedule attainment, on-time delivery, inventory levels, and capacity utilization.
• Execute changes to production strategies, inventory policies, and resource allocation based on operational analysis and business needs.
• Identify bottlenecks and develop corrective action plans to improve production flow and efficiency.
• Participate in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) activities and provide recommendations regarding production capacity and demand fulfillment.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in determining production priorities and allocating manufacturing resources to meet organizational objectives.

Competencies/ Technical Skills:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Customer Focus
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; Gets firsthand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; Acts with the customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Integrity and Trust
Is widely trusted, is seen as a direct, truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeps confidence; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent himself/herself for personal gain.
Time Management
Use his/her time effectively and efficiently, values time, concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities, gets more done in less time than other; can attend a broader range of activities.
Organizing
Can marshal resources (people, funding material, support) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activates at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.
Planning
Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedule and tasks/people assignment; anticipates and adjusts for roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results
Written Communications
Can write clearly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get message across that have the desired effect.
Education and/or Experience:
6 to 8 years of experience in field. Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration or equivalent work experience.
Licenses / Certifications:
None
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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 sit/stand up to 8 hours. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 5 pounds.
Work Conditions
Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a moderate noise level.
What we offer
Health & Welfare

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
• Health care & dependent flexible spending plans
• Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous 401(k) plan

Flexibility & Time Off

• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.
• Hybrid & remote work opportunities available

Community & Personal Development

• Donation matching and time off to volunteer
• Educational reimbursement

About Us
Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.
Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com
Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.
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