Remote Industrial Process Analyst

Placements24; Welkom; Hybrid; ZAR 998,000 - 1,498,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remote salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous annual leave

Online training resources

Influence on operational strategies

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Industrial Process Analyst to support operations across sites, focusing on efficiency gains. This fully remote role involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and productivity improvements.

You will develop dashboards, apply statistical techniques, collaborate with site managers from a distance, and explore new technologies to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, or a related analytical field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in data analysis, process improvement, or operational research, preferably in an industrial setting.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, or R.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly to a non-technical audience.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze production data from various sources to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for process optimization.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics.
• Utilize statistical analysis and modeling techniques to evaluate process performance and predict outcomes.
• Collaborate remotely with site operations managers and engineers to understand process challenges and propose data-backed solutions.
• Research and recommend new technologies or methodologies that can improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Document process flows, analysis findings, and recommendations for continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Data Science

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and results-oriented Remote Industrial Process Analyst to join their team, supporting operations across various sites, with a strong focus on efficiency gains. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to production processes to identify opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and enhanced productivity. This role is crucial for driving data-informed decision-making and fostering operational excellence across the organization from a distance.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze production data from various sources to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for process optimization.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics.
• Utilize statistical analysis and modeling techniques to evaluate process performance and predict outcomes.
• Collaborate remotely with site operations managers and engineers to understand process challenges and propose data-backed solutions.
• Research and recommend new technologies or methodologies that can improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Document process flows, analysis findings, and recommendations for continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering , Statistics, Data Science, or a related analytical field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in data analysis, process improvement, or operational research, preferably in an industrial setting.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, or R.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly to a non-technical audience.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary and performance-based incentives.
• Complete flexibility with a fully remote work arrangement .
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous annual leave and public holiday allocation.
• Access to online training platforms and professional development resources.
• Opportunity to significantly influence operational strategies across the company.