Remote Production Data Analyst: Drive Efficiency & Insights

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Remote stipends

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive and analytical Remote Production Data Analyst to join its manufacturing operations from home. You will analyze production data, identify trends and inefficiencies, and provide actionable insights to optimize processes and costs.

You will develop dashboards, collaborate with IT and engineering, and stay current with data tools. Strong SQL, Python or R, and visualization skills required; remote work experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Analyst, preferably in manufacturing or industrial context.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, or R.
• Expertise in data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets from production systems.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize KPIs.
• Identify trends, anomalies, and root causes of production inefficiencies.
• Provide actionable recommendations to production management and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering to ensure data integrity and integration.
• Stay updated with data analysis tools and manufacturing best practices.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive and analytical Remote Production Data Analyst to join its manufacturing operations from home. You will analyze production data, identify trends and inefficiencies, and provide actionable insights to optimize processes and costs.

You will develop dashboards, collaborate with IT and engineering, and stay current with data tools. Strong SQL, Python or R, and visualization skills required; remote work experience a plus.