Manufacturing Cost Reduction Analyst

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.

This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

The Manufacturing Cost Reduction Analyst supports global manufacturing cost reduction initiatives through portfolio reporting, data analytics, and reporting tool development. This role partners with manufacturing sites, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain to interpret cost reduction projects, improve reporting visibility, support savings validation, and communicate clear insights to leadership.

This position is well suited for a candidate with an engineering, manufacturing, operations, or process improvement background who is interested in expanding their exposure across manufacturing performance, cost reduction, and division-level decision-making. The ideal candidate is analytically strong, communicates well across functions, and can apply manufacturing understanding to support cost reduction reporting, project interpretation, and business insight.

• Drive the monthly cost reduction reporting cycle across global manufacturing sites, ensuring portfolio accuracy, data integrity, and timely reporting
• Collect, validate, and maintain cost reduction project data aligned with division targets
• Review project inputs for completeness, consistency, and reasonableness, and coordinate with site teams and Finance to resolve questions and validate assumptions
• Develop working knowledge of manufacturing processes, cost reduction projects, and process improvement opportunities to interpret reported savings and identify concerns or follow-up items
• Prepare and communicate monthly cost reduction reports, ad hoc analyses, and leadership updates that translate plant and cost data into clear business insights
• Develop, maintain, and improve Power BI dashboards and reporting tools, including opportunities to automate and streamline manual reporting processes
• Support budgeting, forecasting, target-setting, and savings validation activities through coordination with Finance and site teams
• Drive reporting process improvements related to data quality, workflow efficiency, and management visibility
• Support engineering cost reduction activities, including workshop preparation, follow-up actions, and portfolio/reporting support as needed
• Serve as a key resource to plant and engineering teams on cost reduction measures, savings interpretation, portfolio…