Operational Data Analyst

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Summary: Seeking a data analyst to transform operational data into clear, actionable insights, influencing strategic decisions and improving productivity, quality, and cost within a manufacturing environment. Highlights: 1. Role with real visibility and impact on operational and strategic decisions 2. Opportunity to influence business improvement through data analysis 3. Work closely with cross-functional teams in a values-driven environment Overview: ### **The Context** We’re a manufacturing operation that runs on facts, not hunches. Every day, our teams generate a lot of data—from production lines to scrap, inventories, and demand signals. Right now, we’re looking for someone who can turn all of that into clear, useful insight. This role matters because good decisions don’t come from dashboards alone. They come from understanding what the data is really saying—and knowing how to challenge it when it doesn’t add up.### **The Role** You’ll sit at the intersection of operations and strategy. Your job is to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize operational data so leaders can act on it. This isn’t a reporting factory role. It’s about spotting trends, finding root causes, and helping the business improve productivity, quality, and cost. You’ll be close to the operation, involved in reviews, scorecards, and improvement discussions—and yes, your insights will be expected to influence decisions. **Morgan Advanced Materials** is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets. We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them. The **Technical Ceramics** business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub\-assemblies to address customer\-specific technical challenges. **Key Figures:** Revenue £1,100\.7m (2024\), \~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20\+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index. Responsibilities: ### **Key Responsibilities** You’ll:* Collect and consolidate data from production, inventory, demand, scrap, spare parts, consumables, and andon systems * Standardize and centralize operational data for consistent reporting * Design and build dashboards (mainly in Power BI) that people actually use * Validate, challenge, and protect data quality and integrity * Analyze trends, deviations, and performance gaps—and explain the “why” behind them * Identify root causes of operational issues using data, not guesswork * Generate actionable insights that improve efficiency, reduce scrap, and lower cost * Automate recurring reports and analyses to save time and headaches * Support operational routines like DGA meetings, scorecards, and performance reviews * Contribute to continuous improvement (OPEX) initiatives with solid data analysis Qualifications: ### **What You’ll Bring** You’ll likely have:* A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Statistics, Math, Business, or similar * 3–5 years of experience in data analysis, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting * Strong Power BI skills (modeling, visuals, measures—not just drag and drop) * Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large, messy datasets * A good grasp of data modeling and basic statistics * The confidence to question numbers and push back when something doesn’t look right * Clear communication skills—you can explain insights without hiding behind jargon * A practical, results\-focused mindset ### **Nice to Have** * Experience with industrial or operational processes * Exposure to continuous improvement or OPEX environments * Some programming or automation experience ### **What You’ll Get** You’ll get a role with real visibility and real impact. Your work will directly influence operational and strategic decisions—not just sit in a shared folder. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams, in an environment that values clarity, accuracy, and improvement over noise. Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ind\-1