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Capacity Analyst
Job Description: Capacity Analyst GENERAL SUMMARY: The Capacity Analyst is responsible for analyzing, tracking, and reporting manufacturing capacity for a paper printing and converting facility. This role supports production planning, demand management, and capital decision-making by providing accurate visibility into available capacity, constraints, and utilization across key operations including printing, converting, and packaging. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop and maintain capacity models for printing presses, converting lines, and supporting operations. • Analyze available versus required capacity based on forecasted demand, production schedules, labor availability, and equipment constraints. • Identify bottlenecks, constraints, and capacity limitations across shifts, processes, and product families. • Track capacity availability, utilization, efficiency, and throughput by asset, line, and department. • Create and maintain standardized capacity reports, dashboards, and KPIs for plant leadership. • Support weekly capacity reviews with the business or commercial unit, as well as monthly and ad-hoc capacity reviews, providing visibility into available capacity, constraints, and risks. • Partner with Production Planning and Scheduling to align capacity with customer demand. • Support scenario modeling for overtime, shift changes, outsourcing, or equipment downtime. • Collaborate with Engineering and Production to understand equipment capabilities, change-over efficiency, and equipment rates. • Provide data and analysis to support capital investment and capacity expansion decisions. • Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput and capacity utilization.
Experience Required:: Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is highly preferred. • Experience in paper printing and converting manufacturing environments. • Experience supporting multi-shift, high-volume manufacturing operations. Core Competencies • Data-driven decision making • Manufacturing process understanding • Cross-functional collaboration • Continuous improvement mindset • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Education Required:: Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field. • 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment performing capacity analysis, production planning, or operational analytics. • Experience supporting printing, converting, packaging, or discrete manufacturing operations. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP/MRP systems. • Ability to clearly communicate data-driven insights to cross-functional stakeholders.