Operations Planning & Systems Analyst

Overview

For over 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry.

Our Operations professionals manage and support the creation of our world-class flow control products in a low-volume, high mix manufacturing environment. These folks are our manufacturing leaders - shop managers, purchasing professionals, production and demand planners, engineers, and quality professionals who value working with other top manufacturing professionals and helping solve complex production problems. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-driven pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. If you are looking for a place to call home in your next manufacturing role, come and explore all that Chesterton has to offer!

Our benefits offering include:

• “Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
• Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
• BCBS Medical Coverage
• Delta Dental
• 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
• PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
• Parental leave for moms and dads to be
• "Grandternity" leave for new grandparents
• Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)

A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!

Job Summary:

The Operations Planning and System Analyst is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and tracking all repair activities associated with the industrial rotating equipment, including vertical turbine pumps, multistage pumps, slit-case pumps, ANSI pumps, and other high energy pumping systems. This position serves as the central coordination point between customers, sales, engineering, procurement, vendors, and shop operations to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to customer specifications.

Job Model:  On-Site

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

Responsibilities:

·        Consistent, regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.

·        Develop and maintain the master repair planning schedule for all shop and field service projects.

·        Prioritize work based on customer commitments, criticality, resource availability, and operational objectives.

·        Coordinate labor requirements across mechanical, machining, welding, balancing, coating, inspection, and field-service functions.

·        Clearly communicate shift expectations and create and manage critical path schedules.

·        Monitor schedule performance and adjust priorities to improve throughput.

·        Collaborates with management and shares responsibility for on-time delivery (DSL) and schedule adherence.

·        Monitor critical components and services to minimize schedule delays. Coordinate and expedite as necessary

·        Run planning meetings with clear direction and expectations to achieve schedule adherence goals.

·        Create and manage critical path schedules.

·        Set shift expectations to meet customer deadlines

·        Coordinate project milestones from equipment receipt through shipment and invoicing.

·        Work closely with Shop Leads, Machinists, Pump Mechanics, and Field Service personnel to optimize workflow.

·        Coordinate resource loading and labor utilization.

·        Monitor work-in-process (WIP) and identify schedule risks.

·        Facilitate daily production meetings and communicate priorities.

·        Communicate project status internally and externally.

·        Coordinate shipping schedules and customer delivery requirements.

·        Perform post-job reviews to evaluate profitability and schedule performance.

·        Support ISO, quality, and safety compliance requirements.

·        Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Complexity of Duties:

·        Handles moderate to complex issues.

·        Work is highly independent.

·        Must possess a high degree of organizational skill and attention to detail.

·        High degree of math, measuring and calibration ability.

Essential Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·        Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and assembly instructions.

·        Ability to use precision measurement tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers).

·        Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

·        Ability to lift equipment and perform physically demanding tasks.

·        Technical industrial experience

·        Mechanical Seal/Pump assemblyand/or product knowledge

·        Mechanical ability and light machining experience

·        Industrial process experience

·        Possesses knowledge of subject matter.

Education and/or Experience:

·        4 – 6 years of relevant experience in pump repair, mechanical seals, or industrial maintenance.

·        Background in millwright work, rotating equipment, or industrial mechanical systems.

·        Strong knowledge of repair for mechanical seal assembly, rotating equipment/pump systems.

·        Proven experience in field service or manufacturing environments.

Other Skills and Abilities:

·        Organization skills and attention to detail

·        Communication and customer service skills

·        Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve, and analyze situations.

·        Ability to work in a fast paced environment

·        Computer and phone skills required

·        Able to write and administrate documents

·        Valid driver’s license required

Physical Demands:

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 employeeis frequently requiredto stand, walk,sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stoop, crawl, bend, crouch or kneel. Ability to drive to various locations within the region. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision. Exposure to high levels of heat or noise may occur while in the customer plant environment. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Disclaimer:

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This role is a U.S. based role. If the candidate resides in the desired location of the role, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Targeted pay range: $85,000 - $95,000/annually depending on experience

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($85,000 - $95,000/annually DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered “leveled” positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant’s skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a “leveled” based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer  M/F/V/D. 

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