Expert knowledge of Methods of Manufacturing (MoM), including routings, labor standards, work centers, and manufacturing master data.
Deep understanding of discrete manufacturing processes, production flow, and capacity constraints.
Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing execution data, such as Epicor or equivalent, including impacts to scheduling, costing, and planning.
Strong understanding of the New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle and manufacturing readiness requirements.
Working knowledge of industrial engineering principles, work measurement, and labor standard development.
Knowledge of continuous improvement, standardization, and process governance concepts.
Strong analytical skills to evaluate labor performance, identify inefficiencies, and drive data-backed improvements.
Effective mentorship and coaching skills for developing Methods Analysts and technical team members.
Ability to manage complex workloads, competing priorities, and high-impact programs simultaneously.
Ability to lead through change and enforce standardization while maintaining strong cross-functional relationships.
Ability to maintain high standards of data integrity, discipline, and operational accuracy at the enterprise level.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication, including communicating with team members, suppliers, and management.
Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
Model, promote, reinforce, and reward consistent use of the company’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with its vision, values, and mission.
Lead enterprise Methods of Manufacturing (MoM) strategy, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment with business objectives.
Define and enforce standards for routings, labor standards, work centers, and manufacturing data structures.
Establish governance and best practices for MoM development, maintenance, and change management.
Own MoM execution for complex, high-impact New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain during design and launch phases to ensure manufacturability and production readiness.
Ensure stable, accurate MoMs and labor standards through pilot builds and production ramp-up.
Drive standardization of manufacturing methods across products, product families, and sites.
Lead initiatives to improve labor standards accuracy, capacity modeling, and scheduling performance.
Translate continuous improvement initiatives into updated MoMs and system data.
Identify systemic inefficiencies and lead cross-functional improvements related to methods and data accuracy.
Mentor and develop Methods Analysts I and II by providing technical guidance and coaching.
Serve as a subject matter expert for manufacturing methods, labor standards, and ERP execution.
Partner with Operations and senior leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute efficiency and cost-reduction initiatives.
Support strategic decisions related to capacity planning, make-or-buy analysis, and operational scalability.
Provide analysis and recommendations using manufacturing data and performance metrics.
Work safely and adhere to applicable safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
The Senior Manufacturing Methods Analyst is an advanced, organization-wide role responsible for leading Methods of Manufacturing (MoM) strategy, overseeing complex programs, and driving continuous improvement across the enterprise. This position serves as a technical and strategic authority on manufacturing methods, labor standards, and process design, while mentoring analysts and partnering with leadership to improve efficiency, scalability, and operational performance.
The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.
Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
Leads enterprise MoM strategy, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment with business objectives
Defines and enforces standards for routings, labor standards, work centers, and manufacturing data structures
Establishes governance and best practices for MoM development, maintenance, and change management
Owns MoM execution for complex and high impact NPI programs
Partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain during design and launch phases to ensure manufacturability and production readiness
Ensures stable, accurate MoMs and labor standards through pilot builds and production ramp up
Drives standardization of manufacturing methods across products, product families, and sites
Leads initiatives to improve labor standards accuracy, capacity modeling, and scheduling performance
Translates continuous improvement initiatives into updated MoMs and system data
Identifies systemic inefficiencies and leads cross functional improvements tied to methods and data accuracy
Mentors and develops Methods Analysts (I & II), providing technical guidance and coaching
Serve as a subject matter expert for manufacturing methods, labor standards, and ERP execution
Influences cross-functional teams without direct authority through expertise and data-driven insights
Partners with Operations and senior leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute efficiency and cost reduction initiatives
Supports strategic decisions related to capacity planning, make/buy analysis, and operational scalability
Provides clear analysis and recommendations using manufacturing data and performance metricss
Works safely at all time and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
Performs other duties as assigned
Expert knowledge of Methods of Manufacturing (MoM), including routings, labor standards, work centers, and manufacturing master data
Deep understanding of discrete manufacturing processes, production flow, and capacity constraints
Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing execution data (Epicor or equivalent), including impacts to scheduling, costing, and planning
Strong understanding of New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle and manufacturing readiness requirements
Working knowledge of industrial engineering principles, work measurement, and labor standard development
Knowledge of continuous improvement, standardization, and process governance concepts
Strong analytical skills to evaluate labor performance, identify inefficiencies, and drive data backed improvements
Effective mentorship and coaching skills for developing Methods Analysts and technical team members
Ability to manage complex workloads, competing priorities, and high impact programs simultaneously
Ability to lead through change and enforce standardization while maintaining strong cross-functional relationships
Ability to maintain high standards of data integrity, discipline, and operational accuracy at the enterprise level
Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to effectively communicate with team members, suppliers, and management
Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team