Production Analyst

ABOUT THE ROLE
The role of this position provides daily, weekly, monthly and yearly production planning, ordering and inventory control of raw materials and fuels, and analysis and verification of plant production, inventories, and consumption of purchased materials to keep in-line with the budget.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Demonstrates a commitment to safety and environmental policies by actively communicating, improving, and adhering to all safety standards across work environments.
• Acts as a safety leader in the plant, identifying and mitigating risks through hazard recognition techniques while fostering a strong safety culture for all employees at the Devil's Slide Plant.
• Collaborates as a key member of the plant management team, focusing on plant performance, continuous improvement, and maintaining accurate SAP master data, including daily production reporting, long-term planning, and inventory management of raw materials, finished products, and fuel.
• Manages production planning by overseeing the weekly and monthly confirmation and conversion of planned orders to process orders.
• Handles process order management, including monthly releases, daily confirmations, error resolution, and ensuring timely completion of all process orders.
• Conducts physical inventory audits of cement, clinker, and raw meal weekly while ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring of all production-related materials, including daily 2-hour inventory checks and weekly raw material inventory verification.
• Ensures production vs. consumption accuracy by validating ratios for all HARP functional areas, monitoring factor changes daily, and reconciling inventory fluctuations to maintain accuracy.
• Oversees downtime reporting and reconciliation, ensuring correct heat factors, timely completion of notifications, weekly stop log reviews, and verifying runtime/downtime records to ensure operational accuracy.
• Leads auditing, budgeting, and reporting efforts, including annual process audits, TIS inventory verifications, SAP budgeting inputs, Mid-Term Plan development, and completion of the Annual Technical Report.
• Manages contracts, procurement, and logistics, overseeing third-party services, raw materials, grinding media, CKD disposal, rentals, and contractor assignments while ensuring efficient production logistics.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Field of Study Preferred: Engineering, Mathematics or Accounting

Required Work Experience: 3+ years in manufacturing environment.  Understanding of the cement and/or similarly related industry regarding metrics and technical reports

Travel Requirements: Some travel required

Additional Requirements:

• Data Analysis & Reporting – Strong ability to analyze production data, track trends, and generate accurate reports for decision-making.
• Inventory Management – Experience in tracking, reconciling, and maintaining accurate raw material and finished goods inventory.
• Process Auditing & Compliance – Ability to conduct process audits, enforce minimum control standards, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting – Capable of identifying inefficiencies, resolving inventory discrepancies, and improving operational workflows.
• Budgeting & Forecasting – Experience in production cost analysis, budget planning, and forecasting material and operational needs.
• Manufacturing Process Knowledge – Understanding of raw material conformance, cement/clinker production, and operational best practices.
• Cross-Functional Communication – Strong collaboration skills to coordinate with operations, maintenance, logistics, and safety teams.
• Attention to Detail – Ensuring accuracy in production reporting, process order execution, and inventory control.
• Time Management & Prioritization – Ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently, ensuring timely completion of audits, reporting, and production planning.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary 
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings 
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance  
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs 
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays 
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day