Remote Manufacturing Analytics Specialist

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Remote-friendly with laptop provided

Professional development opportunities

Data-driven culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Manufacturing Process Analyst to optimize production operations across the country. You will analyze data, identify trends, and develop insights to reduce waste and improve quality, working independently with on-site collaboration as needed.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency in data tools, and the ability to deliver data-informed recommendations for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field.
• Experience in data analysis within manufacturing/operations.
• Proficiency with data tools and visualization software.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data to identify inefficiencies and improvements.
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize KPIs for production output, quality, and cost.
• Conduct root cause analysis and propose data-backed solutions.
• Collaborate with on-site engineers and managers to implement changes.
• Stay updated on industry best practices in manufacturing analytics.
• Prepare presentations and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Data Science background

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Manufacturing Process Analyst to optimize production operations across the country. You will analyze data, identify trends, and develop insights to reduce waste and improve quality, working independently with on-site collaboration as needed.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency in data tools, and the ability to deliver data-informed recommendations for continuous improvement.