Manufacturing Data Analyst - ARG Lamination Assembly Dept

Fuyao Glass America; Moraine (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuyao Glass America seeks a Manufacturing Data Analyst for the ARG Lamination Assembly. You will verify Plex data, standardize operations, and train teams to ensure system accuracy.

The role collects KPI data, prepares weekly and monthly reports, and oversees inventory-related tasks. Responsibilities include building dashboards, performing predictive analyses, root-cause investigations, and modeling to optimize production scheduling and ROI on equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• More than one year of experience in data analysis or a manufacturing data role.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Verify, clean, and standardize data in Plex; provide training to ensure accuracy.
• Collect, analyze, track, and supervise department data (KPI, weekly/monthly reports, inventory, etc.).
• Generate automated reports and interactive dashboards for cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, supply chain, finance).
• Conduct root cause analyses on production inefficiencies and quality issues; provide actionable insights.
• Use statistical techniques for hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and variance analysis to support decisions.
• Apply financial and operational modeling to optimize production scheduling and reduce inventory costs.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and analytical frameworks for data accuracy and scalability.
• Collaborate with production teams to train operators on data collection and dashboard interpretation.
• Evaluate ROI on capital equipment investments and inform sourcing and budgeting strategies.
• Prepare cost-benefit analyses for new processes and budgeting impacts for new lines.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Forecasting

Supply chain management

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Plex

ERP systems

MES

Job description

I. Job Profile

Job Title

Manufacturing Data Analyst

Department

ARG Lamination Assembly

Direct Supervisor

Lead Supervisor

Direct Subordinates

None

II. Job Summary：

1. Verify data in Plex, in charge of correcting and standardizing the Plex operation and provide training to guarantee the accuracy of the system.

2. Collect, analyze, track and supervise the implementation of important data of the department, such as KPI data, weekly reports, monthly reports, handling of overdue inventory, writing of work instructions, etc.

III. Job Functions and Duties

Representative Duties

• 1
  Collect, clean, and organize large datasets from multiple systems, including ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), MES (Manufacturing Execution System), sensor networks, and inventory platforms such as Plex.
• 2
  Perform quantitative analysis and build predictive models to uncover trends in production efficiency, material usage, and quality deviations.
• 3
  Generate automated reports and interactive dashboards for cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, supply chain, finance), highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and scrap rates.
• 4
  Conduct root cause analysis on production inefficiencies and quality issues; provide actionable insights that support process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• 5
  Utilize statistical software for hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and variance analysis in support of operational decision-making.
• 6
  Apply financial and operational modeling techniques to optimize production scheduling, reduce inventory holding costs, and improve ROI on capital equipment.
• 7
  Develop and maintain data pipelines and analytical frameworks that ensure data accuracy, integrity, and scalability.
• 8
  Collaborate with production teams and train operators and engineers on data collection methods, dashboard interpretation, and continuous improvement practices.
• 10
  Apply financial modeling techniques to evaluate ROI on capital equipment investments and analyze trade-offs in production scheduling, labor allocation, and raw material purchasing strategies.
• 11
  Build operational and financial forecasting models integrating manufacturing KPIs with budgeting and cash flow planning, directly supporting monthly variance analysis and strategic decision-making. Ensure accurate barcode-based packing and inventory tracking, integrating logistics data with financial reconciliation systems to support timely and accurate cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) reporting.
• 12
  Support and hoc financial analysis, including cost-benefit analyses for new process implementations and budgeting impact projections for new production lines.
• 13
  Nothing in the Position Description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

IⅤ. Qualification

Job Requirements

Language

Languages spoken commonly in the workplace are English and/or Mandarin. - Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to speak effectively and interact with other team members, engineers, leadership and customers.

Experience

More than one year working experience

Education

Bachelor's degree and above

Physical Condition

The employee is regularly required to be in good health, available to work long time with computer, and bear high stress

Other Requirements

• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS -
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• REASONING ABILITY - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• COMPUTER SKILLS - Knowledge of and familiarity manufacturing software.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities utilized on the job

Professional Knowledge, Skills

Familiar with company's production process and Plex operation

• Familiar with EXCEL and other office software, need strong data analysis ability
• Good logic ability, strong data analysis ability
• Familiar with supply chain management

Training Required

PRP operation

• PRP management
• Management method for material planning
• Operation training for supply chain management and logistics management
• Program manual

V. Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Safety requirements f