Operations Strategy & Analytics Specialist
American Crane & Equipment Corporation, Douglassville, PA, United States
Overview
NOW HIRING: OPERATIONS STRATEGY & ANALYTICS SPECIALIST Monday–Friday | Full-Time | On-site in Douglassville, PA ACECO is seeking an Operations Strategy & Analytics Specialist to build decision-grade analytics and drive execution improvements across engineering and manufacturing. This is not a passive reporting role. This position owns operational metrics, drives visibility into performance, and leads focused projects that improve schedule adherence, capacity utilization, and execution discipline across the business.
What You’ll Do
Operational Analytics & Reporting — Build and maintain a weekly “operational truth” dashboard (Excel / Power BI); report on backlog, schedule adherence, utilization, and capacity constraints; deliver clear insights, risks, and recommended actions with defined ownership.
KPI Definition & Metric Ownership — Define and standardize KPIs such as hours remaining, utilization, and schedule adherence; establish data sources, calculation logic, and reporting cadence; drive consistency and adoption across engineering and manufacturing teams.
Backlog Integrity & Data Reliability — Improve reliability of backlog and “hours remaining” estimates; perform variance analysis (estimate vs actual) and drive corrective actions; improve data consistency and overall data hygiene across systems.
Productivity & Labor Analytics — Analyze labor productivity drivers across fabrication and manufacturing; identify relationships between product characteristics, labor hours, and cost drivers; translate findings into actionable estimating and process improvements.
Schedule Adherence & Risk Visibility — Develop systems to track plan vs actual performance; identify at-risk projects and create visibility through exception reporting; track actions, owners, and resolution progress.
ERP Readiness & Reporting Infrastructure — Support ERP readiness by defining reporting and KPI requirements; identify gaps in master data (BOMs, routings, work centers); support data cleanup and reporting continuity through system transitions.
Cross-Functional Project Execution — Lead 1–2 high-impact operational improvement projects at a time; define scope, timelines, and deliverables; facilitate meetings, track actions, and ensure follow-through.
Executive Support & Operating Cadence — Support weekly operating rhythm with reporting, agendas, and pre-reads; provide executive-ready summaries and decision support; maintain structured tracking of priorities, risks, and commitments.
Qualifications
Education
— Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, Analytics, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
Experience
— 3–7+ years in operations analytics, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or similar roles; experience in engineered-to-order or project-based manufacturing strongly preferred; experience supporting ERP systems, reporting structures, or data environments preferred.
Technical Skills
— Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Power BI (or ability to quickly learn); strong ability to work with incomplete or evolving datasets; experience building dashboards, reporting systems, and operational analytics.
Key Attributes
— Strong ownership mindset with high follow-through; ability to translate data into actionable insights; strong analytical and problem-solving capability; highly organized with ability to manage multiple workstreams; comfortable operating in ambiguous, evolving environments; ability to drive accountability and closure across teams.
Requirements
— Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship; ability to verify identity and employment authorization (Form I-9); eligibility to access information or technology governed by U.S. export control laws where applicable; willingness to undergo background check and pre-employment drug screen; ability to meet the posted work schedule and required hours; ability to wear PPE and follow safety policies where applicable.
What’s In It For You?
Competitive salary based on experience, skills, and market data
Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance available day one
Generous paid time off; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 paid company holidays
Wellness plan and tuition reimbursement
High-visibility role partnering with executive leadership on operational strategy
Opportunity to build analytics systems and drive measurable improvements in execution and performance
How To Apply
Submit your application online at Recruitment (adp.com)
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
American Crane & Equipment Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company maintains and observes employment policies that do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
Notes This position requires on-site work in a hybrid office/manufacturing environment, with frequent movement between office and shop floor. Some roles may require access to nuclear facilities per policy and regulatory requirements where applicable.
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NOW HIRING: OPERATIONS STRATEGY & ANALYTICS SPECIALIST Monday–Friday | Full-Time | On-site in Douglassville, PA ACECO is seeking an Operations Strategy & Analytics Specialist to build decision-grade analytics and drive execution improvements across engineering and manufacturing. This is not a passive reporting role. This position owns operational metrics, drives visibility into performance, and leads focused projects that improve schedule adherence, capacity utilization, and execution discipline across the business.
What You’ll Do
Operational Analytics & Reporting — Build and maintain a weekly “operational truth” dashboard (Excel / Power BI); report on backlog, schedule adherence, utilization, and capacity constraints; deliver clear insights, risks, and recommended actions with defined ownership.
KPI Definition & Metric Ownership — Define and standardize KPIs such as hours remaining, utilization, and schedule adherence; establish data sources, calculation logic, and reporting cadence; drive consistency and adoption across engineering and manufacturing teams.
Backlog Integrity & Data Reliability — Improve reliability of backlog and “hours remaining” estimates; perform variance analysis (estimate vs actual) and drive corrective actions; improve data consistency and overall data hygiene across systems.
Productivity & Labor Analytics — Analyze labor productivity drivers across fabrication and manufacturing; identify relationships between product characteristics, labor hours, and cost drivers; translate findings into actionable estimating and process improvements.
Schedule Adherence & Risk Visibility — Develop systems to track plan vs actual performance; identify at-risk projects and create visibility through exception reporting; track actions, owners, and resolution progress.
ERP Readiness & Reporting Infrastructure — Support ERP readiness by defining reporting and KPI requirements; identify gaps in master data (BOMs, routings, work centers); support data cleanup and reporting continuity through system transitions.
Cross-Functional Project Execution — Lead 1–2 high-impact operational improvement projects at a time; define scope, timelines, and deliverables; facilitate meetings, track actions, and ensure follow-through.
Executive Support & Operating Cadence — Support weekly operating rhythm with reporting, agendas, and pre-reads; provide executive-ready summaries and decision support; maintain structured tracking of priorities, risks, and commitments.
Qualifications
Education
— Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, Analytics, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
Experience
— 3–7+ years in operations analytics, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or similar roles; experience in engineered-to-order or project-based manufacturing strongly preferred; experience supporting ERP systems, reporting structures, or data environments preferred.
Technical Skills
— Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Power BI (or ability to quickly learn); strong ability to work with incomplete or evolving datasets; experience building dashboards, reporting systems, and operational analytics.
Key Attributes
— Strong ownership mindset with high follow-through; ability to translate data into actionable insights; strong analytical and problem-solving capability; highly organized with ability to manage multiple workstreams; comfortable operating in ambiguous, evolving environments; ability to drive accountability and closure across teams.
Requirements
— Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship; ability to verify identity and employment authorization (Form I-9); eligibility to access information or technology governed by U.S. export control laws where applicable; willingness to undergo background check and pre-employment drug screen; ability to meet the posted work schedule and required hours; ability to wear PPE and follow safety policies where applicable.
What’s In It For You?
Competitive salary based on experience, skills, and market data
Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance available day one
Generous paid time off; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 paid company holidays
Wellness plan and tuition reimbursement
High-visibility role partnering with executive leadership on operational strategy
Opportunity to build analytics systems and drive measurable improvements in execution and performance
How To Apply
Submit your application online at Recruitment (adp.com)
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
American Crane & Equipment Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company maintains and observes employment policies that do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
Notes This position requires on-site work in a hybrid office/manufacturing environment, with frequent movement between office and shop floor. Some roles may require access to nuclear facilities per policy and regulatory requirements where applicable.
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