Manufacturing Data and Analytics Manager

Daisy Brand • Dallas, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manufacturing Data and Analytics Manager leads Daisy Brand's manufacturing data strategy across all facilities, driving the use of data, analytics, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to improve operational performance, visibility, and decision-making. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and governing data systems and analytics capabilities that enhance efficiency, quality, and reliability in a food and beverage manufacturing environment. This position directly leads the established MES team through the MES Team Leader and will build out a new Manufacturing Data Analyst team, providing both strategic direction and hands-on leadership to ensure the successful deployment and sustainment of digital manufacturing initiatives. This is a growing function at Daisy Brand, and this role will play a central part in shaping its structure, capabilities, and direction from the ground up.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8 to 12 or more years of experience in manufacturing data, analytics, or digital manufacturing roles, with preference given to food and beverage, CPG, and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience with MES platforms (for example, AVEVA/Wonderware, Rockwell, Siemens) and manufacturing data systems.
• Experience managing teams and delivering multi-site digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, KPIs (OEE, downtime, yield), and continuous improvement principles.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for operations teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across Engineering, IT, and Enterprise Data organizations.
• Experience with data visualization tools, databases, and analytics tools.
• Knowledge of system integration, industrial automation, and data governance best practices.
• Financial acumen with the ability to evaluate the return on investment of digital and analytics investments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a corporate manufacturing data strategy aligned with business and operational goals.
• Lead the design and deployment of analytics solutions that improve key performance indicators such as OEE, throughput, yield, downtime, and quality.
• Establish standardized data models, KPIs, and reporting frameworks across all manufacturing facilities.
• Promote a data-driven culture through training, tools, and strong cross-functional engagement.
• Own the roadmap, implementation, and continuous improvement of MES platforms across the enterprise.
• Ensure MES systems are configured to support production, quality, traceability, and performance management requirements.
• Partner with IT, Engineering, Operations, and the Enterprise Data and Analytics Team to align MES architecture and integrate MES with ERP, automation systems, historians, and other digital platforms.
• Establish governance standards for MES data integrity, accuracy/reasonableness, system utilization, and change management.
• Lead development of dashboards, reports, and advanced analytics solutions that enable real-time and predictive insights.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support plant teams with actionable insights to reduce downtime, improve yield, and optimize processes.
• Drive adoption of advanced analytics techniques, including predictive maintenance and statistical modeling.
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Data and Analytics Team to ensure alignment on tools, data pipelines, and enterprise reporting strategies.
• Define and maintain the manufacturing data architecture, including data collection, storage, and accessibility standards.
• Ensure integration of shop floor systems (PLC/SCADA), MES, and enterprise systems for seamless data flow.
• Collaborate with IT and Enterprise Data teams to ensure a secure, scalable, reliable, and well-governed data infrastructure, including cybersecurity considerations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the MES Team Leader and the existing MES team.
• Hire, onboard, and develop the new Manufacturing Data Analyst team, defining the roles and structure needed to support the data strategy.
• Build team capabilities in analytics, data engineering, and manufacturing systems.
• Establish clear roles, priorities, and performance expectations aligned with business needs.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT to align data initiatives with operational and enterprise priorities.
• Support capital projects by ensuring data and MES requirements are included in equipment and system design.
• Participate in plant reviews, performance meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager