Senior Manufacturing Methods Analyst

The Senior Manufacturing Methods Analyst is an advanced, organization-wide role responsible for leading Methods of Manufacturing (MoM) strategy, overseeing complex programs, and driving continuous improvement across the enterprise. This position serves as a technical and strategic authority on manufacturing methods, labor standards, and process design, while mentoring analysts and partnering with leadership to improve efficiency, scalability, and operational performance.

Department: Machine Division (MAC)
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Waco Mfg and Rebuild

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Leads enterprise MoM strategy, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment with business objectives
• Defines and enforces standards for routings, labor standards, work centers, and manufacturing data structures
• Establishes governance and best practices for MoM development, maintenance, and change management
• Owns MoM execution for complex and high impact NPI programs
• Partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain during design and launch phases to ensure manufacturability and production readiness
• Ensures stable, accurate MoMs and labor standards through pilot builds and production ramp up
• Drives standardization of manufacturing methods across products, product families, and sites
• Leads initiatives to improve labor standards accuracy, capacity modeling, and scheduling performance
• Translates continuous improvement initiatives into updated MoMs and system data
• Identifies systemic inefficiencies and leads cross functional improvements tied to methods and data accuracy
• Mentors and develops Methods Analysts (I & II), providing technical guidance and coaching
• Serves as a subject matter expert for manufacturing methods, labor standards, and ERP execution
• Influences cross-functional teams without direct authority through expertise and data-driven insights
• Partners with Operations and senior leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute efficiency and cost reduction initiatives
• Supports strategic decisions related to capacity planning, make/buy analysis, and operational scalability
• Provides clear analysis and recommendations using manufacturing data and performance metrics
• Works safely at all time and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Expert knowledge of Methods of Manufacturing (MoM), including routings, labor standards, work centers, and manufacturing master data
• Deep understanding of discrete manufacturing processes, production flow, and capacity constraints
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing execution data (Epicor or equivalent), including impacts to scheduling, costing, and planning
• Strong understanding of New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle and manufacturing readiness requirements
• Working knowledge of industrial engineering principles, work measurement, and labor standard development
• Knowledge of continuous improvement, standardization, and process governance concepts
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate labor performance, identify efficiencies, and drive data backed improvements
• Effective mentorship and coaching skills for developing Methods Analysts and technical team members
• Ability to manage complex workloads, competing priorities, and high‑impact programs simultaneously
• Ability to lead through change and enforce standardization while maintaining strong cross‑functional relationships
• Ability to maintain high standards of data integrity, discipline, and operational accuracy at the enterprise level
• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to effectively communicate with team members, suppliers, and management
• Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education and Experience:

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering, Operations management,…