Business Operations Analyst at Lamoreaux Search, LLC

BUSINESS OPERATIONS ANALYST

Are you looking to fast-track your Mechanical Engineering career? Have you graduated within the last few years and wonder how long it will take you to advance? We have an incredible opportunity for an Engineer to work directly with the leadership team of our manufacturing client. Think of this as a Management Training program where you will learn the business from the TOP down instead of the BOTTOM up. Your duties will be directed by the C-suite and will be a mix of engineering, analysis, operations, project work, and presentations. If you aspire to be a leader, then this is the fast-track to your career development!   

The position will support the C-suite in numerous operational and strategic aspects of managing US Operations. In order to be successful, the individual serving in this role must be highly organized and extremely effective and efficient in communications. Responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to, conducting primary research for assigned projects (including data analysis and synthesis), crafting PowerPoint presentations that leverage data and analysis to deliver an effective message, preparing meeting agendas and addressing logistics, summarizing findings in written report form (sometimes on tight deadlines), and conducting project research as directed. The Strategic Business Operations Analyst will also be asked to provide administrative support in the form of developing presentation slide decks for company-wide events, coordinating logistics of strategic meetings, as well as lead process documentation, file management, and general organization efforts while collaborating with other members of the leadership team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide on-going support and assistance to executive leadership on a wide range of issues
• Produce presentation materials that deliver an effective message
• Offer critical planning, structure, and organizational support for key initiatives
• Support improvement of business processes and streamlining of operations
• Identify and summarize relevant data for assigned projects
• Create meeting plans and agendas, and manage logistical details
• Support strategic planning and growth initiatives
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
• High proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications especially data, reporting and presentation applications such as Excel and PowerPoint
• Highly organized with ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact effectively and develop working relationships with executive leadership, administrative leadership, Partners, attorneys and staff
• Ability to work under pressure including tight deadlines while remaining calm, responsive, and productive
• A high level of initiative and self-motivation
• Strong business and financial acumen

We are seeking a talented individual who is preferably located in Schaumburg, IL and who can thrive in an in-office working environment; however, we welcome individuals who are willing to relocate applying from other nearby markets.