Remote Industrial Analytics Lead - Performance Insights

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Performance-based bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development allowance

Access to analytical software and data

Opportunity to shape data strategy

Collaborative remote work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Industrial Engineer to lead performance analytics across key operations. You will design frameworks, collect and analyze large data sets, and translate findings into actionable insights for senior management.

Expertise in Python/R, SQL, and data visualization (Tableau/Power BI/Qlik) is essential, with strong communication and remote leadership skills. This role offers fully remote work from anywhere in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial engineering or data analytics, focused on performance measurement and improvement.
• Expertise in Python or R and SQL for data analysis and querying.
• Advanced proficiency with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Qlik).
• Strong background in statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and possibly machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive performance analytics framework for key business operations.
• Collect, clean, and analyse large datasets from various sources to identify trends and opportunities.
• Apply statistical modeling and machine learning techniques to gain insights.
• Create data visualizations and dashboards to communicate metrics to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with department heads to understand analytical needs and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Design and execute A/B tests and experiments to evaluate changes.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in data analytics and industrial engineering.
• Develop and deliver training programs on performance analytics for relevant teams.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across analytical platforms.
• Champion a data-driven culture throughout the organization.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Remote team leadership

Communication

Data visualization

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Qlik

A/B testing

Machine learning

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Industrial Engineer to lead performance analytics across key operations. You will design frameworks, collect and analyze large data sets, and translate findings into actionable insights for senior management.

Expertise in Python/R, SQL, and data visualization (Tableau/Power BI/Qlik) is essential, with strong communication and remote leadership skills. This role offers fully remote work from anywhere in South Africa.