Manufacturing Operations Analyst

Amneal PharmaceuticalsPiscataway, New JerseyOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 3 hours ago

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About this role

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
• Drive operational excellence initiatives by identifying process inefficiencies and implementing sustainable improvements across manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement activities to enhance productivity, quality, compliance, and inventory accuracy.
• Facilitate process mapping, workflow analysis, and standardization efforts to improve operational effectiveness.

Data Analytics & KPI Management
• Develop, maintain, and analyze operational dashboards and KPIs to monitor manufacturing performance, inventory health, and process compliance.
• Perform advanced data analysis to identify trends, risks, improvement opportunities, and performance gaps.
• Generate actionable insights through ERP and business intelligence reporting tools to support leadership decision-making.

Digitalization & Smart Manufacturing
• Support digital transformation initiatives by implementing automated reporting, real-time operational visibility, and digital performance monitoring solutions.
• Partner with IT, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to deploy digital tools that enhance operational efficiency and inventory governance.
• Drive adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, including connected systems, data integration, predictive analytics, and smart manufacturing solutions.
• Champion paperless processes and digital workflows to improve data integrity, compliance, and operational agility.

AI & Intelligent Automation
• Identify opportunities to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and predictive analytics to improve forecasting, inventory optimization, anomaly detection, and operational decision-making.
• Develop AI-enabled reporting and analytical solutions that provide proactive insights for inventory management and manufacturing performance.
• Support implementation of intelligent process automation solutions that reduce manual effort and enhance process accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and deploy emerging AI technologies that drive business value and operational excellence.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• Design, implement, and maintain robotic process automation solutions for repetitive operational and reporting activities.
• Automate inventory reconciliation, KPI reporting, data validation, master data management, and compliance monitoring processes.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate manual data entry and streamline workflow execution through automation technologies.
• Measure and track automation benefits, including productivity gains, cycle time reduction, error elimination, and cost savings.

Inventory Governance & Compliance
• Perform root cause analysis and variance investigations to improve inventory accuracy and strengthen process controls.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMP requirements, internal controls, and inventory governance standards.
• Support audit readiness through effective documentation, reporting, and process monitoring.

Root Cause Analysis & CAPA Support
• Conduct investigations into inventory discrepancies, operational deviations, and process failures.
• Support CAPA development, implementation, effectiveness monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize analytical and digital tools to identify recurring issues and drive sustainable corrective actions.

Compliance & Process Governance
• Ensure adherence to company policies, SOPs, GMP requirements, and inventory control procedures.
• Monitor process compliance through trend analysis, audits, and performance reviews.
• Support internal and external audits by providing operational data, documentation, and compliance evidence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Commercial teams to resolve operational issues and improve business processes.
• Serve as a key operational resource for process performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for process excellence, automation, and operational analytics.
• Communicate performance metrics, risks, and improvement recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

Core Competencies
• Operational Excellence
• Continuous Improvement
• Digital Transformation
• Smart Manufacturing (Industry 4.0)
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Machine Learning & Predictive Analytics
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• Data Analytics & Visualization
• KPI Development & Performance Management
• Process Automation
• Root Cause Analysis
• CAPA Support & Effectiveness Monitoring
• Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• ERP / MES / WMS Systems
• Compliance & Governance
• Business Intelligence & Reporting

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Pharmacy, or related field - Required
- Master's degree (MS/MA) Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance or related discipline - Preferred

Experience:

- 3 years or more in Relevant experience in a pharmaceutical environment.

Specialized Knowledge:

- Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving abilities
- Understanding of manufacturing operations
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, and operational reporting
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments

The salary range for this position ranges from $75,000 - $90,000 per year. In addition, Amneal offers a short-term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance-based award with this position within the first 12 months. Amneal ranges reflect the Company’s good faith estimate of what Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, experience, geographic location and other relevant skills.

At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well-being with programs that help you enjoy your career alongside life’s many other commitments and opportunities.