Operations Performance Analyst - Manufacturing

ABP UK; Coleshill Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ABP UK is seeking a data analyst for our on-site abattoir and boning hall operations in the Midlands. You will transform operational data into actionable insights to drive efficiency, profitability and continuous improvement.

Working with site leadership, planning and operations, you will develop dashboards and analytical models, monitor KPIs, and translate findings into measurable business improvements. Experience with Excel and Power BI is essential; SQL knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Power BI or similar BI tools.
• Knowledge of SQL, databases or data modelling.
• Experience in manufacturing or food production environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyse operational and commercial performance across abattoir and boning hall functions.
• Monitor KPIs including yield, efficiency, throughput, labour utilisation, waste, downtime, and profitability.
• Identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities through detailed data analysis.
• Conduct root cause investigations and provide recommendations to improve operational performance.
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards, analytical models and performance tracking tools.
• Produce weekly, monthly and ad hoc performance analysis for site and senior leadership teams.
• Utilise Excel, Power BI and other BI tools to support data-driven decision making.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across reporting platforms.
• Work alongside operational teams to understand processes and validate analytical findings.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by quantifying opportunities and measuring outcomes.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Job description

ABP UK is seeking a data analyst for our on-site abattoir and boning hall operations in the Midlands. You will transform operational data into actionable insights to drive efficiency, profitability and continuous improvement.

Working with site leadership, planning and operations, you will develop dashboards and analytical models, monitor KPIs, and translate findings into measurable business improvements. Experience with Excel and Power BI is essential; SQL knowledge is a plus.