Data Analyst
Harrison Steel Castings Co.•Attica, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Data Analyst – Manufacturing is responsible for analyzing production and operational data to support efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing processes. This role combines data analytics with process improvement practices to identify opportunities for increased productivity, reduced waste, and improved performance across operations. The position supports a proactive, data-driven approach to decision-making within the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Economics, or a related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret data and provide practical, actionable recommendations
- Effective communication and training skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
- Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
Nice To Haves
- experience with SQL, or similar systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Collect, validate, and analyze data from manufacturing systems, including production equipment, ERP systems, quality systems, and other operational sources
- Evaluate current work processes to determine workflow, time requirements, cost drivers, and production durations
- Identify process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement using data analysis and established engineering methods
- Develop and implement strategies and programs to improve productivity, efficiency, and overall operational performance
- Support process optimization efforts by analyzing workflows and recommending improvements to increase throughput and reduce waste
- Assist in determining optimal process settings and operational parameters to improve output and control costs
- Analyze equipment performance data to support predictive maintenance efforts and reduce unplanned downtime
- Work with maintenance and operations teams to identify trends and recommend preventative actions to extend equipment life
- Analyze quality data to identify defect patterns and root causes
- Instruct and support employees in continuous improvement efforts, including process mapping, root cause analysis, and cost/time analysis techniques
- Facilitate team-based improvement activities to strengthen collaboration and improve results
- Develop and coordinate programs to recognize and reward employee contributions to process improvement initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
