Data-Driven Industrial Ops Analyst

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a sharp and data-driven Operations Analyst for its Queenstown facility. You will monitor and evaluate operational processes, develop KPIs, and report insights to drive efficiency and cost effectiveness.

The role collaborates with operations managers and production teams, requiring strong analytical ability, SQL/Excel proficiency, and experience with ERP and BI tools. Based in Queenstown, this position offers a stable work environment and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in operations analysis or a similar analytical role.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools including advanced Excel and SQL.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and business intelligence tools advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze operational data from production and logistics sources.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track KPIs such as output, efficiency, downtime, and costs.
• Identify trends and deviations; investigate root causes.
• Provide data-driven recommendations for process improvements and cost reductions.
• Collaborate with operations management and production supervisors to address challenges.
• Forecast operational needs and aid resource allocation.
• Conduct feasibility studies for new strategies or technologies.
• Prepare clear, concise presentations of findings for management.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity for reporting and analysis.
• Support the implementation and tracking of improvement projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

R

Python

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a sharp and data-driven Operations Analyst for its Queenstown facility. You will monitor and evaluate operational processes, develop KPIs, and report insights to drive efficiency and cost effectiveness.

The role collaborates with operations managers and production teams, requiring strong analytical ability, SQL/Excel proficiency, and experience with ERP and BI tools. Based in Queenstown, this position offers a stable work environment and opportunities for professional