Business Analytics & Special Projects Manager

Description

About Elmet Technologies
Elmet Technologies, a division of The Elmet Group, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of precision-engineered products serving global industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, energy, and other highly regulated markets. With manufacturing operations across multiple locations, Elmet Technologies continues to invest in operational excellence, scalable infrastructure, and strategic growth initiatives to support long-term success.

As the organization continues to grow, Elmet Technologies is strengthening its analytics, finance, and operational capabilities to improve visibility, support data-driven decision-making, and enhance operational performance across its manufacturing operations.

Position Overview
We are seeking a Business Analytics & Special Projects Manager to support high-impact operational, financial, and strategic initiatives across Elmet Technologies’ manufacturing operations.

This role is highly cross-functional and sits at the intersection of finance, operations, supply chain, business analytics, and executive leadership. The Business Analytics & Special Projects Manager will drive visibility into operational performance, support strategic decision-making, improve reporting infrastructure, and lead critical analytical and process improvement initiatives across multiple sites.

This is a hands-on, high-visibility role for a highly analytical professional who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments, enjoys solving complex business problems, and can independently drive projects from concept through execution.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Financial & Business Analytics
• Lead forecasting and analytical support processes across manufacturing operations
• Analyze operational, financial, inventory, and production data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Develop reporting tools, dashboards, and KPI visibility for leadership teams
• Support pricing analysis, margin improvement initiatives, and profitability reporting
• Perform ad-hoc business analysis to support executive decision-making

Operational & Manufacturing Support
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership to improve operational efficiency and cost visibility
• Analyze production performance, labor utilization, overhead allocation, and manufacturing variances
• Support inventory costing initiatives and standard cost management processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve reporting accuracy and operational alignment across facilities

Special Projects & Process Improvement
• Lead strategic business initiatives and special projects across multiple locations
• Support process standardization and operational integration efforts across manufacturing operations
• Drive process improvement initiatives related to reporting, analytics, costing, and operational workflows
• Assist leadership with organizational build-out, modernization, and infrastructure initiatives

What Success Looks Like
• Increased visibility into operational and financial performance
• Improved reporting accuracy and data-driven decision-making
• Enhanced costing and inventory management processes
• Successful execution of strategic cross-functional initiatives
• Strong collaboration between Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams
• Identification and implementation of operational improvement opportunities

Ideal Candidate Profile
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Analytics, or related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in finance, analytics, operations, or manufacturing support roles
• Experience within manufacturing or industrial environments strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, inventory processes, and operational reporting
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Experience with business intelligence tools, dashboards, or reporting platforms preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present information to both operational and executive stakeholders

Why Join Elmet Technologies
• Opportunity to work directly on high-impact operational and strategic initiatives
• Exposure to aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and industrial manufacturing markets
• High visibility role with direct interaction across leadership teams
• Collaborative culture focused on growth, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to help shape systems, infrastructure, and business processes during a period of organizational expansion
• Compensation: TBD, plus a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Work Environment
• Hybrid role with travel to Elmet Technologies facilities including Coldwater, MI; Euclid, OH; Lewiston, ME; and other manufacturing locations as needed.

Search Process Note
Elmet Technologies is managing this search directly and is not accepting submissions from outside recruitment firms.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Elmet Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.