Manufacturing Analyst

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects. Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world. FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental, and economic benefits.

Work location: Detroit, Michigan

Roster: Monday to Friday

Manufacturing Analyst

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manufacturing Analyst to drive the commercial outcomes for the green industry business and support the North American Manufacturing team in the acceleration of its highly ambitious project portfolio and technology deployment.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the Manufacturing Analyst will assist and lead investigations of manufacturing projects to meet organizational and business objectives in accordance with FFI’s strategy.

Manufacturing-related activities may include site selection, financial and cost analysis, scenario analysis, supply chain feasibility and ad hoc supply chain and manufacturing projects. Due to the new and broad range of manufacturing plans that you will be putting together, you will need to apply your real-world commercial skills, creativity, and experience to achieve optimum outcomes for the business. You will be supported by a team of subject matter experts from across FFI and the broader green industry Manufacturing team.

Key responsibilities:

• Identifying and creating opportunities for value creation in all manufacturing and supply chain opportunities across the green industry portfolio
• Developing and communicating best practice manufacturing tools for use across the FFI businesses and regions.
• Managing a portfolio of high value, business relationships.
• Providing clear recommendations, underpinned by sound business cases (intimate knowledge of project / opportunity economics) focused on long term value creation.
• Developing risk-based recommendations for project execution
• Identifying and creating opportunities for value creation in all negotiations and agreements
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Qualifications and skills required:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical), Business Administration (Supply Chain, Finance) required; Masters in Business Administration preferred
• 5+ years relevant experience in Manufacturing or Supply Chain roles from the energy generation, energy infrastructure or renewable energy markets preferred
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and Powerpoint
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders
• High levels of self-motivation
• Ability to be agile and resilient when managing diverse workloads with multiple priorities, and delivering quality work on time
• Able to work independently, whilst also engaging and collaborating in line with the FFI values

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. All successful candidates will be subject to Company Policies including Drug and Alcohol Testing. 

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified

Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.