Remote Manufacturing Analytics Analyst

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Home office setup support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Analyst to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on analyzing production data, developing dashboards, and driving cost reductions and quality improvements from South Africa with international collaboration.

You will translate complex data into actionable insights, support strategic planning, and present findings to senior management. A data-driven mindset and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in data analysis or operations analyst role in manufacturing.
• Proficient in Excel, SQL, and statistical software (R, Python, Minitab).
• Experience with dashboards using Tableau or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing data (volume, cycle times, waste, quality) to identify trends.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPI reports for production and operations.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies; propose data-backed optimizations.
• Collaborate with managers and staff to gather info and implement changes.
• Support development and refinement of operational strategies and business plans.
• Conduct cost analyses and identify production cost savings opportunities.
• Assist in forecasting production needs and resource allocation.
• Present findings clearly to stakeholders including senior management.
• Ensure data integrity across all reporting systems.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Statistical software

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

R

Python

Minitab

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Analyst to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on analyzing production data, developing dashboards, and driving cost reductions and quality improvements from South Africa with international collaboration.

You will translate complex data into actionable insights, support strategic planning, and present findings to senior management. A data-driven mindset and strong communication are essential.