Production Analyst

Production Analyst - Production Department
Wallingford, CT
Job Summary
Company: Confidential – Global Specialty Chemicals Manufacturer
Work Schedule: 1st shift only, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; rotating schedule of 6 days on with 2 days off
Work Location: On-site (no remote or hybrid)
Employment Term: Regular, Direct Hire
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $65,000–$74,000 per year, based on experience
Benefits include full medical coverage, 3 weeks’ vacation (prorated in first year), 11 paid holidays, an annual bonus plan, and a 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required Experience: 2+ years
Relocation: Not available; local candidates only
Overview
Our client, a long-established global manufacturer of specialty chemicals serving customers around the world, is looking for a detail-oriented and driven Production Analyst to join its Connecticut manufacturing team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of production and inventory data by collecting, analyzing, and maintaining information across multiple systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to align physical operations with system data, identify discrepancies, and support continuous improvement. If you enjoy working with data, solving problems, and learning quickly in a hands-on plant environment, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow your career.
Responsibilities

• Own and ensure the accuracy of ERP production transactions (SAP or equivalent) by executing all production postings, inventory movements, and adjustments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Drive compliance with production accounting processes by validating batch data, reviewing completed batch tickets, and resolving discrepancies before system entry.
• Manage production data flow by collecting and transferring batch sheets, logs, and operational data into business systems, ensuring alignment between physical operations and SAP records.
• Perform variance analysis and reconciliation of process orders and material usage versus standards; recommend and implement BOM and routing updates to improve accuracy and cost control.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and visibility through cycle counts, variance investigations, and adjustments, and lead coordination of physical inventory activities.
• Monitor production order execution by reviewing daily status versus schedule, ensuring all orders are properly confirmed, closed, and aligned across SAP and shop floor documentation.
• Analyze and report operational performance metrics, including distillate recovery balances and KPI updates, to support data-driven decision-making.
• Support cross-functional operations and compliance by maintaining manifests and production records, ensuring readiness for quality release and shipment, and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred), specifically production transactions, inventory management, or process order execution.
• Exposure to production accounting, inventory reconciliation, or material variance analysis preferred.
• Experience working in a unionized environment is a plus.
• Strong English reading and communication skills; must be able to follow complex written instructions and batch tickets.
• Engaged, enthusiastic, and eager to learn, with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail.
• High school diploma required. A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field is strongly preferred; an associate’s degree or at least two years of college coursework is preferred.

Work Environment

• Large chemical manufacturing site; work is mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work around storage tanks.
• Regular exposure to strong odors and sticky liquid products; must be comfortable working in a non-clean industrial environment.
• Must be comfortable handling hazardous materials. All required PPE and uniforms are provided.
• Pre-employment drug screen required.

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