Role OverviewAre 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-HaveLean 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
