Remote Manufacturing Process Optimization Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Flexible working hours

Generous annual leave allowance

Professional development budget for在线（

Job summary

Placements24 is supporting a global leader in advanced manufacturing solutions in its search for a Remote Manufacturing Process Analyst. The role focuses on analyzing production data, identifying inefficiencies, and delivering data-driven recommendations for process improvements from anywhere in South Africa.

You will build dashboards, conduct virtual studies, and collaborate with remote teams to drive cost savings, efficiency gains, and quality enhancements while maintaining strong data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Industrial Engineering, Ops Research, Data Science, Statistics).
• Minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing process analysis or a related analytical role.
• Proven data analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization skills.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple remote projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize KPIs on production efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Design and conduct virtual process studies to evaluate performance and root causes.
• Formulate data-driven recommendations for process optimization, automation, and lean initiatives.
• Collaborate with remote engineering, operations, and management teams to implement solutions.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in manufacturing process analysis.
• Document findings, recommendations, and implementation plans clearly.
• Utilize statistical software and data visualization tools for in-depth analysis.
• Facilitate virtual meetings and present findings to diverse stakeholders.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy for all analyses.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Data visualization

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is supporting a global leader in advanced manufacturing solutions in its search for a Remote Manufacturing Process Analyst. The role focuses on analyzing production data, identifying inefficiencies, and delivering data-driven recommendations for process improvements from anywhere in South Africa.

You will build dashboards, conduct virtual studies, and collaborate with remote teams to drive cost savings, efficiency gains, and quality enhancements while maintaining strong data