Data Analyst

Title: Data Analyst Location: Cranston, Rhode Island, United States

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Work Status: Hybrid

Position Summary:

The Data Analyst will support our manufacturing operations by transforming data into actionable business insights. This position will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Production, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Leadership to develop reporting solutions, analyze key performance metrics, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Measures of success:

• Delivering accurate, timely, and meaningful operational reports.
• Improving visibility into manufacturing performance through intuitive dashboards.
• Identifying trends and opportunities that reduce costs and improve productivity.
• Increasing reporting efficiency through automation and standardized reporting.
• Providing reliable data that supports informed business decisions across the organization.

Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards and reports that provide visibility into manufacturing operations and business performance.
• Write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries to extract and analyze data from ERP systems, manufacturing databases, and other business applications.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate business requirements into scalable reporting solutions.
• Create automated reporting solutions that reduce manual reporting efforts.
• Ensure data accuracy by validating data sources and identifying inconsistencies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing data analysis for Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects.
• Document reporting processes, data definitions, and dashboard standards. Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Data Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar analytical role.
• Advanced SQL skills, including joins, CTEs, window functions, stored procedures, and query optimization.
• Strong experience developing interactive dashboards using Microsoft Power BI.
• Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and data modeling.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Work Environment

This position works primarily in an office environment using computer and technology.  Verbal and auditory capability are required. Occasional exposure in production plant where large equipment and noise are prevalent.  Safety gear is required in these areas.

This position may work from home up to 2X/week if performance is in good standing.  

This position has no direct reports.