About the Role
The right person in this role will bring clarity to ambiguity. They will chase down uncertainty, assess it,
understand it, and guide the organization to use it to our advantage. They won’t be asked to be the
subject matter expert in manufacturing, sales, finance, planning, or programming, but they will work with
those experts to create a common understanding, reporting, and analytics from which to make informed
decisions.
The role will report to the CEO.
The Systems Analyst aspect of this role is responsible for analyzing data to identify trends, improve
production efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives. They will work closely with
operations and sales to drive insights and actionable recommendations that contribute to the optimization
of our business processes.
The Scheduler aspect of this role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing
manufacturing schedules to ensure timely and efficient operations. If done right, the understanding of
systems and data that our business runs on will make scheduling more efficient and consume less
allocation of time.
Key Responsibilities
● Systems + Data Mastery:
○ Possess mastery and leadership over Machine Sciences' ERP system, understanding
inputs and implications
○ Pursue new methods of interaction with the ERP system to increase its value to the
organization
○ Consistently show up as a systems thinker, always looking for holistic and durable
solutions rather than one-time fixes
○ Be the go-to team member for all things ERP-related
● Financial Analysis:
○ Adeptly extract valuable data leading to better decisions for our customers and our
company
○ Provide reporting and feedback to stakeholders
○ Exhibit curiosity and thoughtful pursuit of anomalies in data and financial ramifications. Be
a person who "tugs on the thread" to uncover findings that guide key decisions moving
forward
○ Engage in analyses at the request of management, guiding requests and needs from
ambiguity to clear methods
● Scorecard Ownership:
○ Own the Machine Sciences Scorecard, a daily and weekly live report of business health,
efficiency, opportunities for improvement, and more
● Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
○ Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, production
efficiency, and resource utilization.
○ Prepare reports and presentations for management regarding production scheduling
performance and related metrics.
● Creative Problem Solving:
○ Find non-standard solutions to a schedule that can be full of competing priorities. This
may look like cross-functional collaboration, thoughtful question-asking, or a variety of
other methods.
● Business Optimization:
○ Continuously evaluate production processes and schedules to identify opportunities for
improvement.
○ Use data-driven analysis to enhance workflow, reduce waste, and optimize production
lead times.
○ Collaborate with engineering and quality control teams to ensure manufacturing
processes adhere to quality standards.
● Production Scheduling:
○ Develop and maintain a detailed production schedule to ensure alignment with customer
demand and business goals.
○ Coordinate with production teams to optimize machine usage and labor resources to
minimize downtime and maximize throughput.
○ Adjust production schedules in response to changes in demand, inventory levels, or any
disruptions in production.
● Resource Planning:
○ Collaborate with purchasing to ensure the timely availability of materials, components,
and equipment.
○ Ensure that production resources (equipment, labor, etc.) are available as needed and
optimize their utilization.
● Capacity Management:
○ Analyze production capacity against demand forecasts to ensure manufacturing
operations meet required output levels.
○ Identify capacity constraints and collaborate with leadership to implement solutions, such
as process improvements or additional shifts.
● Communication & Coordination:
○ Provide regular updates to management on production status, potential delays, and key
performance metrics.
○ Communicate any changes or updates to the production schedule to all relevant teams.
Requirements
● Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related
field (or equivalent experience).
● 3-5 years of experience in data analytics or manufacturing operations.
● Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and resource planning.
● Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
● Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
● Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
About the Company
Machine Sciences is bent on being the highest impact manufacturing partner for our customers. We make
custom-machined parts from prototyping through production for our partners and customers -- some of
the world’s most advanced companies at the forefront of innovation. We hold ourselves to the highest
standards in rapid development and pride ourselves on producing some of the most complex machined
parts for world-changing technologies. Our team is growing with our business, and we are seeking highly
talented, growth-minded, forward-leaning people to join our team of go-getters in delivering superior
services with uncommon professionalism. We’re not just another machine shop; we are future-builders.
Our Core Values
Machine Sciences takes our Core Values very seriously. You’ll thrive in our culture if these describe you:
- Humble
- Collaborative
- Hungry
- Smart
What We Offer
Machine Sciences takes pride in creating a culture for our employees that supports and fosters growth,
offers exciting challenges and promotes talent. Like our customers, innovation is in our DNA, and so we
invest in the latest and greatest machinery and technology and have hired some of the industry’s most
talented to learn from. As part of the Machine Sciences team, here are just a few of the perks you can
expect:
- A benefits package that includes top-rate medical, dental and vision plans
- Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and overtime opportunities
- Competitive compensation plans
- 401k Match
- A Culture Team that runs many employee events such as golf tournaments, bowling competitions,
monthly lunches etc.