Manufacturing Analyst

Company: PakLab
Location: Chino
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

PakLab is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in health & beauty and household products. With three decades of professional product development service experience, we are setting a new standard in contract manufacturing. With our innate understanding of product design, development and formulation, as well as manufacturing and packaging mechanics, we work with our clients as a fully integrated strategic partner, creating innovative products from the bottom up. We employ a world-class team of Engineers, Chemists, Microbiologists, Lab Technicians, Designers, and Packaging Specialists who oversee the process from conception to completion. Service is the cornerstone of our corporate culture, and we will devote whatever resources are necessary to ensure a complete understanding of our customers' needs in order to achieve their goals.
We are currently searching for a Manufacturing Analyst at our Chino, California location. You will be accountable for the ongoing analysis of production and labor back to underlying activities. The Manufacturing Analyst must also construct and monitor those manufacturing data accumulation systems needed to provide an appropriate level of manufacturing information to management.


Your Role:

• Responsible for the monthly review of production activities including work order closures, standard and adjusting journal entries.
• Prepare and issue periodic manufacturing variance analysis (i.e. material, labor) and reports (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual).
• Assist Operations Management (Sr. Dir. Ops.; Dir. Ops,; Supply Chain Director, etc.) with the preparation, reporting and management of labor variances (billable and non-billable).
• Develop and implement special projects and analysis as directed by plant and financial management resulting in reasonable process improvement recommendations.
• Must be able to successfully work independently and cooperatively with all levels of the organization (line operator to executive management).
• Be able to communicate clear and concise information/commentary about various cost/variance reports and be able to quickly resolve any variance discrepancy (i.e. Actual vs. Standard labor and material variances, KPI reporting, etc.).
• Be strong advocate/driver of improvement ideas by generating recommendations based on the plant's cost variance results and other plant performance measurements.
• Willing and active participant in process improvements teams as assigned.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial transactions with the SAGE/ERP system.
• Adhere to all plant safety and health requirements; drive and monitor site GAAP/SOX compliance.
  
  Your Skills:
  
  • Knowledge of basic manufacturing procedures
  • Advanced mathematical skills.
  • In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Supply Chain or related field highly desired.
  • Minimum 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment required.
  • Strong cost accounting and finance aptitude.
  • Working knowledge of computer applications (i.e. Microsoft Office).
  • SAGE experience a plus.
  • Able to interface with all departments and various levels of employees and demonstrates an ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a team
  • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Good understanding of confidentiality.
  • Superior problem solving, decision making and organizational skills.
  • Able to work in fast-paced environment with limited supervision. able to move from one type of task to another without loss of speed or efficiency
  • Detail oriented with strong clerical and time management skills.
    
    What we offer:
    
    • Winning culture with a friendly, team-oriented environment
    • Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Paid time off
    • Parental leave
      PakLab is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. This job requires the ability to lift and pull a minimum of 25lbs, requires walking, standing, or sitting for lengthy periods of time and requires bending, pulling, pushing and reaching above shoulder/below waist levels. The work environment and physical requirements described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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