Operations Strategy & Analytics Specialist

NOW HIRING: OPERATIONS STRATEGY & ANALYTICS SPECIALIST

Monday–Friday | Full-Time | On-site in Douglassville, PA

Ready to turn data into action and drive real operational impact? American Crane & Equipment Corporation (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.

Job Title: Operations Strategy & Analytics Specialist

Department: Shared Services
Location: 531 Old Swede Road – Douglassville, PA 19518
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-time hours on-site
Compensation: Competitive starting yearly salary based on experience and qualifications

Why Join American Crane? (Check us out on YouTube here)

High-Visibility Role – Partner directly with the President and senior leadership on operational priorities

Real Business Impact – Influence scheduling, backlog management, capacity planning, and execution performance

Ownership & Autonomy – Own reporting, analytics, and cross-functional improvement initiatives

Growth Opportunity – Build systems, structure, and processes in a dynamic, evolving environment

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

What We’re Looking For

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 required
• 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 (including 10 C.F.R. Part 810, EAR, and/or ITAR), where applicable
• Willingness to undergo a background check in accordance with applicable laws
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment drug screen and participate in randomized drug testing during employment
• Ability to meet the posted work schedule and required hours
• Ability to maintain reliable attendance and punctuality
• Willingness to follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Willingness to wear required PPE when in shop or manufacturing areas
• Willingness to complete required safety and compliance training
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to maintain professional conduct aligned with company values and expectations

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

• Ability to work full-time on-site (this is not a remote or hybrid-first role)
• Ability to regularly spend time on the shop floor to validate data and understand operations
• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing analytical work
• Ability to stand, walk, and navigate manufacturing environments
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25–40 lbs as needed
• Ability to safely wear required PPE

Work Environment

• Hybrid office and manufacturing environment
• Frequent collaboration with engineering, production, and leadership teams
• Regular movement between office and shop floor
• Exposure to industrial conditions including noise, equipment, and fabrication activity
• Required use of PPE in designated areas

What’s In It For You?

The Foundation

• Competitive salary based on experience, skills, and market data
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance available day one (no wait)
• Generous paid time off (unused PTO rolls over each year)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 10 paid company holidays
• Wellness plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Role-Specific Highlights – Operations Strategy & Analytics Specialist

• High-visibility role partnering directly 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

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, ancestry and any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. This applies to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classifications, work assignments, promotions, demotions, layoffs, terminations, transfers, and all other conditions of employment.

This position requires:

• Valid proof of identity and authorization to work in the U.S. (Form I-9)
• Eligibility to access information or technology governed by U.S. export control laws, including 10 C.F.R. Part 810. If government authorization is required for access to controlled technology, employment or start date may be delayed or withdrawn in accordance with applicable law
• Certain positions and projects may require the ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear facilities in compliance with NRC regulations (10 C.F.R. Parts 26 & 73)

The pay for this position is dependent on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

American Crane & Equipment Corporation offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts to our benefits-eligible employees. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid time off, paid holidays, and disability coverage. Some benefits offerings are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

NOTE: American Crane & Equipment Corporation is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at American Crane & Equipment Corporation without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of American Crane & Equipment Corporation, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by American Crane & Equipment Corporation as a result of the referral or through other means.