Operations Analyst - Industrial Engineering

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 330,000 - 510,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an Operations Analyst with a strong Industrial Engineering background to support Bloemfontein operations. The role focuses on analyzing operational data, identifying trends, and delivering actionable insights to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

You will work with operational managers to translate data into recommendations and drive productivity across functions, employing dashboards and KPI visualization to monitor performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• 1–3 years in data or operations analysis.
• Proficiency with Excel (Advanced), SQL, and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify performance trends and areas for improvement.
• Develop reports and dashboards to visualize KPIs for management.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational issues and propose data-driven solutions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements and workflow optimizations.
• Support forecasting and capacity planning initiatives based on data analysis.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure data accuracy and consistency for the Bloemfontein operations.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel (Advanced)

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Operations Analyst - Industrial Engineering

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Operations Analyst with a background in Industrial Engineering to support their team in Bloemfontein . This role involves analyzing operational data, identifying trends, and developing recommendations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity across various business functions. You will work closely with operational managers to understand their challenges and translate data into actionable insights. This position is ideal for an analytical thinker who enjoys problem-solving and contributing to strategic decision-making within a dynamic business environment.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Operations Analyst with a background in Industrial Engineering to support their team in Bloemfontein . This role involves analyzing operational data, identifying trends, and developing recommendations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity across various business functions. You will work closely with operational managers to understand their challenges and translate data into actionable insights. This position is ideal for an analytical thinker who enjoys problem-solving and contributing to strategic decision-making within a dynamic business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify performance trends and areas for improvement.
• Develop reports and dashboards to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) for management.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational issues and propose data-driven solutions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements and workflow optimizations.
• Support forecasting and capacity planning initiatives based on data analysis.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure data accuracy and consistency for the Bloemfontein operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering , Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 1-3 years of experience in data analysis, operations analysis, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel (advanced), SQL, and BI software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen