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.

• 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.

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

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.

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