Manufacturing Performance Analyst

Downer Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mineral Technologies, a subsidiary of Downer, is seeking a commercially minded Manufacturing Performance Analyst to enhance manufacturing performance. You will analyse costs, results and trends, then partner with Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Engineering and Finance to turn insights into practical improvements.

This role blends strong analysis with stakeholder influence, delivering action through evidence-based recommendations rather than authority.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, engineering, quantity surveying or project management, or a relevant trade, Advanced Diploma or equivalent industry experience.
• At least five years of experience in manufacturing analysis, cost control, operational improvement, planning, project controls or a similar operational role.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and root cause analysis capability.
• Practical understanding of manufacturing costing and ERP or MRP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency across Microsoft Office.
• Ability to develop data models, reporting tools, dashboards and performance insights.
• Demonstrated success engaging stakeholders and influencing improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to turn complex data into practical business actions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with Power BI and JDEGS, which would be highly regarded.
• Attention to detail, resilience and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring, analysing and forecasting throughput, productivity, labour utilisation, inventory and schedule performance.
• Investigating manufacturing variances across materials, labour, overheads, scrap, yield and productivity.
• Maintaining and reviewing standard costs, bills of materials, routings, labour rates, overhead allocations and product cost roll ups.
• Translating operational and financial data into clear recommendations that improve cost, productivity, resource utilisation and delivery performance.
• Partnering with operational stakeholders to identify root causes, agree sustainable corrective actions and implement improvement initiatives.
• Tracking improvement programs and measuring benefits against agreed objectives.
• Developing monthly performance reports, dashboards, operational KPIs and scorecards.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, month end reporting and operational planning.
• Applying Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints and continuous improvement principles to improve throughput and operational performance.
• Contributing to a strong Zero Harm culture.

Skills

Data analysis

Power BI

Excel skills

ERP/MRP

Stakeholder management

Lean/CI knowledge

Education

Accounting/Engineering degree

Advanced Diploma or equivalent

Tools

JDEGS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mineral Technologies is seeking a commercially minded Manufacturing Performance Analyst to help improve the performance of our manufacturing operations.

Reporting to the Head of Equipment and Delivery Operations, you will analyse manufacturing costs, operational results and performance trends, then work closely with leaders across Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Engineering and Finance to turn those insights into practical improvements.

This is an individual contributor role where your success will come from combining strong analytical capability with trusted stakeholder relationships. You will influence outcomes through clear insights, constructive challenge and evidence based recommendations rather than direct authority. Success in this role will come as much from your ability to build trust and influence people as it will from your technical and analytical capability.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring, analysing and forecasting throughput, productivity, labour utilisation, inventory and schedule performance
• Investigating manufacturing variances across materials, labour, overheads, scrap, yield and productivity
• Maintaining and reviewing standard costs, bills of materials, routings, labour rates, overhead allocations and product cost roll ups
• Translating operational and financial data into clear recommendations that improve cost, productivity, resource utilisation and delivery performance
• Partnering with operational stakeholders to identify root causes, agree sustainable corrective actions and implement improvement initiatives
• Tracking improvement programs and measuring benefits against agreed objectives
• Developing monthly performance reports, dashboards, operational KPIs and scorecards
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, month end reporting and operational planning
• Applying Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints and continuous improvement principles to improve throughput and operational performance
• Contributing to a strong Zero Harm culture

What we’re looking for

You will be an analytical and collaborative professional who can bring data, commercial thinking and operational teams together. You will be confident presenting findings, asking constructive questions and influencing stakeholders at different levels of the business.

To be successful, you will ideally bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, engineering, quantity surveying or project management, or a relevant trade, Advanced Diploma or equivalent industry experience
• At least five years of experience in manufacturing analysis, cost control, operational improvement, planning, project controls or a similar operational role
• Strong analytical, problem solving and root cause analysis capability
• A practical understanding of manufacturing costing and ERP or MRP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency across Microsoft Office
• The ability to develop data models, reporting tools, dashboards and performance insights
• Demonstrated success engaging stakeholders and influencing improvement initiatives
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to turn complex data into practical business actions
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with Power BI and JDEGS, which would be highly regarded
• Attention to detail, resilience and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement.

What we offer

• A role with genuine influence across manufacturing and operational performance
• The opportunity to deliver measurable improvements in productivity, cost, inventory, throughput and resource utilisation
• Exposure to stakeholders across Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Engineering, Finance and business leadership
• A collaborative environment where evidence based thinking and continuous improvement are valued
• Opportunities to strengthen your capability across operational analytics, business improvement and performance reporting
• A workplace that is committed to Zero Harm and supports an inclusive culture.

About Mineral Technologies

Mineral Technologies, a subsidiary of Downer, is renowned as the world’s most relied upon fine mineral processing solutions provider. For more than 80 years we have partnered with customers in mining operations to deliver innovative, cost-effective process solutions for a wide range of fine minerals.

Our teams help customers to produce quality mineral products that are used to manufacture everyday items including paint, ceramics, glass, steel making, sunscreen, cosmetics and much more. Recognised for our expertise, we employ a skilled and diverse workforce delivering metallurgical testing, equipment manufacturing and engineering solutions. Our teams are based in key mining regions across Australia, India, Africa, North and South America.

Downer is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and better business outcomes, and we welcome applications from everyone.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to complete applicable pre employment checks. The position specification identifies reference checking, work eligibility verification and qualification validation as requirements for this role.