Business Operations Specialist

FANUC America Corporation•Rochester Hills, MI

About The Position

The Business Operations & Data Automation Specialist supports the Paint Shop (PSH) organization by developing automated reporting tools, dashboards, and data-driven solutions that improve operational efficiency and enable informed decision-making. This role focuses on transforming manual processes into streamlined digital workflows while providing ad hoc analysis and reporting to engineering, project management, and operations teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field, or equivalent experience
Strong experience with Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and VBA/macros
Experience with various scheduling and organizational tools such as Power Automate, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, or Microsoft Forms
Experience in data analysis, reporting, and process automation

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial automation or manufacturing environments (automotive preferred)
Experience developing dashboards (Power BI, Excel-based dashboards, etc.)
Experience supporting engineering and multi-role project-based teams
Background in statistics, data analysis, or process optimization
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (or equivalent experience applying statistical methods in process improvement)

Responsibilities

Perform data analysis on production, alarm, vision, financial, and operational datasets to support engineering and project teams
Identify trends, inconsistencies, and outliers in data, and provide actionable insights to improve process performance
Develop analytical outputs that enable data-driven decision-making
Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and reporting tools based on schedules, financial data, and production processes
Create scalable, user-friendly reporting solutions that improve visibility into project status and operational performance
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and usability across reporting platforms
Develop automated solutions using Excel (VBA), Power Automate, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Forms, and other tools to reduce manual effort
Build dynamic Excel workbooks and macros to streamline workflows and improve team productivity
Convert repetitive processes into automated solutions with measurable efficiency gains
Continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation
Apply statistical methods to evaluate process performance, including identifying variability, trends, and outliers
Design and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize process parameters and improve system performance
Develop data validation and error-detection logic to flag abnormal conditions and prevent process issues
Recommend process adjustments and control strategies based on analytical findings
Maintain and enhance SharePoint sites to improve accessibility and organization of team information
Develop digital tools and forms to track processes, collect data, and support operational workflows
Support the transition from manual to digital systems (e.g., digital verification processes)
Lead and support initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and reporting capabilities
Develop KPI dashboards and tracking tools to monitor performance
Standardize tools and reporting structures across teams where appropriate
Collaborate with engineering, project management, and other divisional stakeholders
Create training materials and documentation for internally developed tools and systems
Provide user support to ensure adoption and effective use of reporting and automation tools