Senior Manager, Business Analyst

Company Overview

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech Ceramics which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. You will find our innovative materials in everything from smartphones to space shuttles! Check out our profile video!

Look at these PERKS!

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k)
• 401(k) company match
• Pension
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement

Exempt: Yes

Pay Range $134,742.74 - $195,102.60 (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills)

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Kyocera, a global leader in technology and innovation, is seeking a seasoned Senior Manager Business Analyst with a passion for digital transformation to spearhead the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, analytics and process improvement across our business divisions. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence and lead initiatives that shape the future of our organization. Your expertise will directly contribute to our digital transformation efforts, positioning Kyocera at the forefront of technological advancement.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in business analysis, with at least 5 years in a lead or manager role.
• Proven experience in discrete manufacturing environments, with a strong understanding of production processes, inventory management, and supply chain operations.
• Experience in manufacturing methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Quality Management (TQM).
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Proficiency in business analysis methodologies, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder management.
• Strong project management skills, familiar with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Certifications in business analysis (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA) or project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are a plus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the Senior Manager Business Analyst, you will:

Team Management: Manage and lead a team of business analysts, providing direction, guidance, and mentorship to achieve departmental goals. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional development within the team.

Drive Digital Transformation: Lead the integration of new technologies and workflows, enabling Kyocera's business divisions to fully embrace our digital transformation platform.

Collaborate with Stakeholders: Serve as the primary liaison between business units and technology teams, ensuring alignment of goals and successful implementation of innovative solutions.

Enhance Operational Efficiency: Analyze existing processes within discrete manufacturing operations, identify opportunities for optimization, and develop business process models to drive efficiency.

Lead Projects: Oversee cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, managing scopes, timelines, risks, and deliverables.

Data Analytics and Reporting: Leverage data analytics innovations and tools to support decision-making and provide insights into manufacturing operations.

Continuous Improvement: Identify and drive opportunities for innovation and process improvement. Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in discrete manufacturing and business analysis.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises 0 subordinate supervisor(s) who supervise(s) a total of 0 employee(s). May supervise 1-5 non-supervisory employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

PLANNING

Moderate responsibility regarding specific assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work operations.

DECISION MAKING

Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of importance, and which would significantly affect the operating efficiency of the department.

ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING

Moderately repetitive. Activities with slight variation using a definite set of processes or directions with some degree of supervision. Choice of learned things in situations which conform to clearly established patterns and modes.

PUBLIC CONTACT

No public contact.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Strong: Alphanumeric Data Entry, Database, Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing

Strong: Contact Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Human Resources Systems, Programming Languages

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk or hear; frequently required to stand, sit; and occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time.

This position may require exposure to information subject to US export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or based on disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc.'s Human Resources team directly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.