Job Summary

The Business Process Analyst position is responsible for leading process improvement efforts in the company’s Operations, Manufacturing, and other functional areas by identifying and implementing innovative methodologies to automate or streamline processes. Primarily focuses on initiatives that leverage and optimize the company’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and advanced data analysis tools. Responsible for guiding critical business initiatives, ensuring they are planned and executed to successfully implement best-in-class solutions. Provides ongoing support for the resolution of business systems issues. Coordinates between operational departments and IT on a wide variety of technical improvement projects by actively managing or assisting various functional groups in IT improvement projects. Activities are performed independently and in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), Quality Management System (QMS), safety and administrative regulations and policies.

Key Accountabilities

• Partners with company management and IT teams to identify and prioritize projects that optimize the ERP system for process automation and streamlining.
• Evaluates system or process modifications to assess their impact on business operations and provides well-informed recommendations.
• Applies advanced expertise in Power BI and SAP to improve data analysis and reporting functions.
• Ensures compliance with ISO 13485, FDA and IVDR regulations in all relevant activities.
• Operates within Quality Management Systems and is familiar with CAPA, Non Conformities, and other quality management processes.
• Manages projects effectively to ensure clarity of scope, resource allocation, stakeholder input and buy-in, implementation, and post-implementation evaluation and reporting.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of product and process flows.
• Communicates effectively and presents findings to various stakeholders, ensuring clarity and engagement.
• Operates autonomously while achieving objectives and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver results.
• Utilizes Value Stream Mapping and Lean Six Sigma techniques to ensure the successful execution of projects.
• Provides analytical support including cost savings estimates, safety improvements, and quality enhancements associated with each project.
• Prepares and facilitates meetings with management, project stakeholders, and steering committees, providing timely updates to stakeholders.
• Develops and communicates detailed specifications for implementation of projects and system changes.
• Produces reports, timelines, and graphics to communicate expectations and progress to management, customers, investors, and other relevant parties.
• Maintains proper documentation and coordinates or performs testing of system modifications to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Complies with applicable Werfen standard operating procedures (SOPs), ISO, FDA and other Quality System regulations, as well as applicable Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Human Resources and other regulatory and company policies.
• Reflects Werfen Values in the quality of work and in working relationships.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Networking/Key relationships

This position works regularly and collaboratively with staff in Werfen's Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Production Planning, Shipping, and Finance teams.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

Education

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or (B.S.) in an engineering, technical or related field required

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of Project Management within Operations in a life sciences manufacturing company.
• Proficiency in Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI.
• Advanced user of Excel, Word, Power Point required.
• Proficiency with ERP systems required: SAP (MM, PP, QM) required.
• PMP certification preferred.

Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of statistical methods and data modeling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Project Management concepts and tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong emotional intelligence, collaboration and influence skills.

Travel requirements:
Up to 5% local travel.

Salary range is $80,000-$115,000 per year.

Local candidates only - No relocation provided - Position is on-site