Operations Analyst Specialist

ABB Inc.; Senatobia (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Senatobia, MS is seeking a Production Data Analyst to manage data, analyze performance, and develop recommendations to support production activities onsite.

You will produce daily to monthly reports, collaborate with schedulers and planners, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights, contributing to a leaner, cleaner operation at ABB.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field plus 2+ years in manufacturing or operations analysis.
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency with Excel; knowledge of Python, R, or SQL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production data and performance to identify efficiency opportunities.
• Develop and communicate daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports and dashboards.
• Collaborate with schedulers, planners, and production teams to improve schedules and throughput.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel advanced

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics / Engineering Management / related field

2+ years manufacturing operations experience

Tools

Python

R

SQL

MES systems

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Production Manager

This Position Reports to,

Integrated Product Unit Manager

Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for data management, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations that support Production department activities. Each day, you will support process improvement teams. You will also showcase your expertise by developing and communicating periodic trend and performance reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

The work model for the role is: {onsite}

This role is contributing to the ELSP Division in Senatobia, US.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Production Data Analyzing
  • Analyze demand forecasts and inventory levels to develop optimized production balance
  • Identify SKU mix strategies to balance efficiency and customer service levels
  • Collaborate with schedulers, planners and production teams on schedule feasibility
  • Recommend schedule adjustments based on resource constraints and material availability
  • Planning and analyzing of Sub-assemblies for better utilization of assembly lines
• Order & SKU Optimization
  • Analyze order patterns, volumes, and delivery requirements
  • Evaluate SKU groupings and batch sizes for optimal production efficiency
  • Identify high-mix, low-volume orders and recommend consolidation strategies
  • Develop production mix models to balance throughput and efficiency
• Performance Analysis & Reporting
  • Track and analyze key production metrics (throughput, cycle time, efficiency, FPY)
  • Generate daily/weekly production performance reports and dashboards
  • Identify trends, anomalies, and root causes of inefficiencies from the data
  • Benchmark performance against targets and historical data
• Continuous Improvement
  • Conduct data-driven analysis to provide feedback for improvement opportunities
  • Propose feedback and measure impact post-implementation of improvements
  • Recommend changes to production sequencing, changeover procedures, and line setup
• Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Production Supervisors on the line optimization strategies
  • Support schedulers and planners with data driven feedback
  • Liaise with Supply Chain on material availability and constraints

Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in business analyst, Engineering Management, Data Analysist, or related engineering field, Master's degree is a plus
  • 2+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, production planning, or operations analysis
  • Demonstrated experience analyzing production data and identifying efficiency opportunities
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, SKU management, or production scheduling
• Technical & Analytical Skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Python, R, SQL is plus
  • Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or production tracking software
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma principles
  • Ability to interpret production metrics and manufacturing KPIs
  • Data analysis and problem-solving mindset

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?