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Job Description

Assist industrial engineers in such activities as quality control, inventory control, or material flow methods. May conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3029.05

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Industrial Engineering Technologists”.

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Tasks for “Production Analyst”

Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
Conduct time and motion studies to identify opportunities to improve worker efficiency.
Prepare schedules for equipment use or routine maintenance.
Request equipment upgrades or purchases.
Develop computerized diagnostic tools to integrate measurements in real time and reduce production downtime.
Create computer applications for manufacturing processes or operations, using computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM) tools.
Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.
Design plant or production facility layouts.
Compile operational data to develop cost or time estimates, schedules, or specifications.
Analyze operational, production, economic, or other data, using statistical procedures.
Prepare layouts of machinery or equipment, using drafting equipment or computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Integrate high-speed loops and advanced control algorithms with graphical system designs to improve the efficiency of production operations.
Supervise production workers.
Collect and analyze data related to quality or industrial health and safety programs.
Monitor and control inventory.
Oversee or inspect production processes.
Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, or diagrams.
Prepare reports regarding inventories of raw materials or finished products.
Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.
Develop or conduct quality control tests to ensure consistent production quality.
Plan the flow of work or materials to maximize efficiency.
Analyze material flows or supply chains to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and conserve energy.
Modify equipment or processes to improve resource or cost efficiency.

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