Remote Manufacturing Data & Ops Analyst

Placements24; Willows (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote salary

Flexible hours

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Performance-based incentives

Professional development

Online training

Virtual industry events

Autonomy & collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Manufacturing Operations Analyst to join a distributed team. The role focuses on analyzing manufacturing data, identifying trends, and optimizing processes to drive efficiency across production sites in a remote-first setting.

You will develop dashboards, generate insights for senior management, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic decision-making. A strong background in data analytics and manufacturing operations is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Statistics or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in operations analysis, data analysis, or similar role in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools: Excel (advanced), SQL, and data visualization (Tableau/Power BI).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain principles, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret complex manufacturing data to identify trends and KPIs.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize performance.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency gains.
• Support development and implementation of operational strategies and initiatives.
• Collaborate with plant managers, supervisors, and engineers to gather data and provide actionable insights.
• Monitor production schedules, identify bottlenecks, and propose solutions for timely delivery.
• Assist in forecasting production needs and resource allocation.
• Prepare regular performance reports for senior management with recommendations.
• Ensure data integrity across reporting platforms.
• Stay updated on best practices in manufacturing analysis and data analytics.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel advanced

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Manufacturing operations

Performance metrics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

ERP systems

MES

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Manufacturing Operations Analyst to join a distributed team. The role focuses on analyzing manufacturing data, identifying trends, and optimizing processes to drive efficiency across production sites in a remote-first setting.

You will develop dashboards, generate insights for senior management, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic decision-making. A strong background in data analytics and manufacturing operations is required.