Assoc Business Operations Analyst

The posted range reflects market-based pay. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and related qualifications.

METAL CRAFT, located in Elk River, MN is a precision machining company, and our company mission is to provide custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries.

We are seeking an ASSOCIATE BUSINESS OPERATIONS ANALYST to join our team! An ideal candidate is an individual that is passionate about their work and committed to quality, service, excellence, and innovation.

Our Culture is best in class!

"BUILT RIGHT. EVERY TIME" is not just a slogan, we build things that make a difference in people's lives. A career at METAL CRAFT is rewarding for far more reasons than you might imagine. Your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported. We understand there are lots of choices out there, that is why for over 40 years we have been providing stability, a safe and clean environment, challenging work and are invested in the growth of our people to take them as far as they want to go.

The ASSOCIATE BUSINESS OPERATIONS ANALYST will recommend strategies to optimize business operations in alignment with organizational objectives with manager guidance. Contributes to planning by analyzing market trends and identifying product and service improvement opportunities. Utilizes data analysis, project management methodologies, and industry best practices to develop, implement, and monitor process improvement initiatives. Creates and maintains performance metrics and reports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

Identify specific business opportunities and ways to capitalize on them.

Influence collaborators to support business projects.

Assist with project management for selected projects.

Coordinate with different departmental teams to improve productivity.

Test business processes and recommend improvements.

Identify automation opportunities within the office.

Create reports, dashboards and visualizations to help others understand business performance.

Analyze process issues and bottlenecks to make improvements.

Communicate and validate requirements with relevant collaborators.

Develop and maintain reporting tools.

Perform data discovery, analysis and modeling.

Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.

2-4 years of related experience.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Ability to analyze information, identify root causes of problems, and evaluate potential solutions.

Skill in collecting, interpreting, and making data-driven decisions, including using tools like SQL and Excel for analysis, manipulation, and visualization.

Aptitude for identifying business needs and creating viable solutions.

Ability to conduct market and competitor analysis and gather information from various sources to inform decisions.

Understanding of business strategies, goals, and how different parts of the organization work together.

Familiarity with the specific industry or subject matter of the business.

Ability to create clear and detailed documents, such as requirement specifications.

Ability to understand financial concepts, perform cost-benefit analysis, and use financial modeling tools.

Flexibility to adjust to changing project needs, methodologies, and requirements.

CORE VALUES

People - We can do it

Innovation - We work together

Service - We honor our word

Quality - We do what's right

Exempt Position

Benefits Eligible position (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, profit sharing, holiday pay, PTO)

Metal Craft and Riverside are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.