Job Description:

• 1) Studies and records time, motion, methods, and speed involved in performance of maintenance, production, clerical, and other worker operations to establish standard production rate and to improve efficiency: Prepares charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization.

• 2) Observes workers operating equipment or performing tasks to determine time involved and fatigue rate, using stop watch, motion-picture camera, electrical recorder, and similar equipment.

• 3) Recommends revision of methods of operation or material handling, alterations in equipment layout, or other changes to increase production or improve standards.

• 4) Aids in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays.

• 5) May be designated according to type of studies analyzed as Methods-Study Analyst; Motion-Study Analyst; Pace Analyst; Time-Study Analyst.