Manufacturing Data Analyst

Role Overview
Are you someone who thrives at the intersection of data and real-world operations?
We’re looking for a Manufacturing Data Analyst / Senior Data Analyst to drive a large-scale data transformation initiative across manufacturing plants—working directly on the ground where impact truly happens.
What You’ll Do
• Work on-site at manufacturing plants to understand operations firsthand
• Map and analyze plant operations, shop floor, and production data
• Conduct current-state assessments and build data glossaries
• Partner closely with business stakeholders, plant teams, and leadership
• Identify high-impact, quick-win opportunities (micro-transformations)
• Act as a trusted data consultant, not just a developer
What We’re Looking For
• 6+ years of experience in data-focused roles
• Strong foundation in:
• • Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Data Structures
• Data Mapping, Data Analysis
• Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Glossary

• Experience with manufacturing / plant / industrial data (highly preferred)
• Strong consultative skills: stakeholder management, process mapping, requirements gathering, data strategy
• Ability to translate complex data into simple business language
Tools & Technologies (Must Have)
SQL, Python, Power BI / Tableau, Snowflake, Azure / AWS, ETL, Data Pipelines
Industry Experience (Important)
Manufacturing, Automotive, Industrial, Supply Chain, Production, Heavy Industry
Nice-to-Have
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, IIoT, Smart Factory, Industry 4.0
Location & Travel
• Highly on-site role
• Preferred: Kentucky, Indiana, North Carolina (Raleigh)
• Open to candidates willing to travel frequently or relocate
Why This Role?
This isn’t a typical data role.
You’ll be:
• Building trust with plant teams
• Driving real transformation from the ground up
• Acting as a bridge between data strategy and shop-floor execution