Salary: $65,000 – $90,000
Job Title: Manufacturing Operations Analyst
Job #: 5893
Location: Albany, NY
Category: Manufacturing & Operations
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Description:
Our client is currently seeking a ­­­­Manufacturing Operations Analyst to join their team. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Responsibilities Include:

• Collect, review, and maintain operational, inventory, and production-related data.
• Analyze trends and performance metrics related to productivity, costs, inventory levels, and on-time delivery.
• Create reports, summaries, and dashboards to support operational decision-making.
• Monitor production capacity, workforce utilization, and output performance while maintaining data accuracy across systems.
• Support production planning activities by reviewing demand forecasts, scheduling requirements, and capacity data.
• Identify and communicate potential scheduling conflicts, material shortages, or operational constraints.
• Coordinate with operations, inventory, purchasing, and supply chain teams to support production and material planning activities.
• Assist with tracking material availability, supplier performance, lead times, and inventory requirements.
• Help identify supply chain risks, inventory concerns, and material-related issues before they impact operations.
• Support inventory management initiatives, material flow analysis, and efforts to optimize stock levels.
• Maintain accurate system data within ERP/MRP platforms related to inventory and production planning.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, documentation updates, standard procedures, and other operational projects as needed.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field required; equivalent combination of experience will also be considered.
• 2 – 5 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, production planning, or operational support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in ERP/MRP systems or willingness to learn.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing operations and inventory concepts.
• Familiar with continuous improvement principles.

Hours & Benefits:

• M -F 8-5
• In-Person
• PTO
• Health, Dental, & Vision
• 401K / Profit Sharing

For more details on this role please contact jobs@walrathrecruiting.com or call 518-275-4816. Please reference the specific job number you are inquiring about.

The specific salary/pay rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, education, and work location.

This is an immediate opportunity. The interview process will be comprised of a combination of virtual and in-person. If you are qualified for this position, please apply using our secure online form.