Production Data Scientist

Barrington James
Edinburgh
9 months ago
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Barrington James are recruiting for a Production Performance specialist for our Client who is well known within their field and rapidly growing.


Role Purpose:

As a Production Performance Specialist, you will analyze production targets, volumes, and yields to ensure alignment with organizational goals. You will focus on optimizing production processes by conducting a comprehensive analysis of production flows and outputs, providing insights to drive continuous improvements.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze production targets, volumes, and yields against organizational objectives.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of production flows and outputs to assess performance.
  • Identify and analyze performance indicators to recommend process improvements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights.
  • Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to monitor production performance.
  • Provide actionable recommendations based on data insights.
  • Work with production teams to implement and evaluate process changes.
  • Stay current on industry trends and best practices in production analysis.


Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset.

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