Operations Program Analyst 2\3
Supports the development of program schedule and/or manufacturing plans, etc. Coordinates with affected organization regarding impact to the company and product deliveries. Identifies long lead parts and activities, special tooling and technology changes. Analyzes data to make recommendations that drive decisions for projects or processes. Supports business unit level operating plans. Provides analysis of production rates and production development initiatives. Performs production proposal activities. Supports proposal preparation and new business development efforts. Participates on cross-functional teams and identifies producibility issues to maximize efficiency. Works under general supervision. Knowledge of and/or experience in composites manufacturing processes, and project management experience a plus.
Competencies
General• Adaptability
Generally understands changes in own and others' work-group tasks and situations as well as the logic or basis for change; generally seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.
• Communication
Generally clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Usually keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Generally seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
• Decision Making
Recognizes a variety of issues, problems, or opportunities in own and occasionally in other work groups and determines whether action is needed; identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities. Generally integrates information from a variety of sources; detects general trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Generally formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Generally includes work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.
• Project Management
Has general experience in the creation of simple project schedules identifying time frames for key project milestones. Usually updates more complex project schedules developed by more experienced employees; independently identifying project resource requirements by seeking assistance or recommendations from others within own work group and occasionally from other internal employees. Work may be checked by more experienced employees; may lead and direct the activities and resources of smaller projects within work group.
Technical• Critical Path Methodology
Basic - General knowledge of critical path network methodology (e.g., logic, relationship/interdependency, early/late, start/complete, minimum duration).
Preferred - Complete knowledge of critical path network methodology (e.g., logic, relationship/interdependency, early/late, start/complete, minimum duration).
• Information Retention Skills
Basic - General ability to gather, retain, and recall a variety of facts and data in written and/or verbal form for the achievement of work tasks and duties.
Preferred - Complete ability to gather, retain, and recall a variety of facts and data in written and/or verbal form for the achievement of work tasks and duties.
• Operations Processes
Basic - General knowledge of the responsibilities and tasks performed by various Operations departments/disciplines (e.g., Fabrication, Assembly, Tooling, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering). General knowledge of the interactions between departments/disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-operations processes (e.g., Engineering, Business, Logistics).
Preferred - Complete knowledge of the responsibilities and tasks performed by various Operations departments/disciplines (e.g., Fabrication, Assembly, Tooling, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering). Complete knowledge of the interactions between departments/disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-operations processes (e.g., Engineering, Business, Logistics).
• Presentation Skills/Techniques
Basic - General knowledge of and ability to employ routine presentation techniques (e.g., posture, speaker's relationship to audience, use of intonation and props, use of visual aids and pacing).
Preferred - Complete knowledge of and ability to employ presentation techniques (e.g., posture, speaker's relationship to audience, use of intonation and props, use of visual aids and pacing).
• Proj Sched & Resource Mgmt
Basic - General ability to create simple project schedules which identify time frames for key project milestones, update more complex project schedules developed by others, independently identify project resource requirements, and seek assistance or recommendations from others.
Preferred - Complete ability to create comprehensive project schedules which identify time frames for key project milestones, direct and manage more complex project schedules, independently identify project resource requirements, collaborate with others on more complex projects assigned, and assist others in complex large scale projects.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationAre you willing to work in a manufacturing intensive environment?
Do you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?
Do you have Project Management experience?
Typical Education/Experience
Level 2 - Bachelor's degree and typically 3 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Level 3 - Bachelor's and typically 6 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Job related information
Preferred candidate will have an Bachelors or Masters degree in any of the following; Engineering, Aeronautical, Business Management, Business Administration, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Proficiencies. Preferred candidate will be proficient in 6 or more of the following; Methods Process Analyst, Management (Mfg. and/or other), Master Phasing Plans, Project Management, Business Case Development, Finance or Business, Trend Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Experience, Process Improvements, Project Management Software, Manufacturing Experience. Candidate should be highly proficient in interacting with employees to gather data for process improvements. This may include observing and documenting processes, and collecting data in manufacturing areas or in aircraft during various production phases. Also, candidate may be in proximity to chemicals when observing/gathering data in an area in the factory where chemicals are in use.
- Business Unit Commercial Airplanes
- Division Bca Supply Chain Mgt & Ops
- Program Fabrication
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/09/2012
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