Data Analyst

CASCADE DIE CASTING GROUP INC•Sparta, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Data Analyst is responsible for the daily collection, analysis, and organization of data related to the organization’s day-to-day activities. The role supports operational efficiency and informed decision-making by maintaining accurate, current, and accessible information. The Data Analyst works with management and teams across the organization to understand data needs, communicate findings, resolve discrepancies, and improve data collection processes. The position also tracks and reports die-cast downtime and scrap, closes maintenance and tool room work orders, and assists process technicians with maintaining and updating process books. The role uses weekly uptime and scrap data from the Corporate Team to create automated and manually filtered reports in Microsoft Power BI to support process improvements. The employee works the schedule required by business demands and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic math, reading, and writing.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency with data collection tools and software.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Power BI.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to perform the essential and additional duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to sit at a computer for prolonged periods and perform repetitive fine motor tasks such as typing.
Visual ability for close vision, distance vision, and distinguishing colors.
Ability to detect and respond promptly to visual and auditory safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
Ability to communicate and exchange information with others.
Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods occasionally; handle, feel, grasp, and manipulate objects; and bend, push, pull, twist, kneel, crouch, reach, and maintain balance and stability.
Ability to lift or carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds and periodically up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment on the plant floor, such as safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and steel-toed safety shoes.

Responsibilities

Maintain visibility of data and keep management informed of changes and opportunities for improvement.
Collect operational data using appropriate tools and methods.
Record and document data accurately, ensuring completeness and reliability.
Regularly check the accuracy and integrity of collected data.
Establish and maintain consistent data collection protocols.
Analyze collected data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
Collaborate with management and team members to understand the significance of data.
Work with relevant teams to promptly resolve data discrepancies or errors.
Implement data validation procedures.
Generate regular and ad hoc reports communicating operational insights.
Assist in developing dashboards and data visualization tools.
Communicate with departments to understand data requirements and gather information.
Identify opportunities to improve data collection processes and recommend changes to streamline operations.
Track and report die-cast downtime and scrap to the Operations team.
Close maintenance and tool room work orders.
Assist process technicians with maintaining and updating process books.
Use weekly uptime and scrap data provided by the Corporate Team to build automated and manually filtered Microsoft Power BI reports supporting process improvements.
Comply with company employment policies, procedures, and programs, as well as quality, safety, and manufacturing requirements.
Build positive relationships and cooperate with associates in a team environment.
Model and exemplify the company’s core values.
Work the required schedule based on business demands and perform other duties as assigned.