Operations Analyst (Industrial Engineering) – Data-Driven Insights

Placements24

South Africa

On-site

ZAR 330,000 - 510,000

Full time

2 days ago

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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

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

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