Operations Analytics Specialist, Entry

As a Manufacturing Data Analyst (Operations Analytics Specialist, Entry), you will collaborate with multiple departments, including operations planning, process engineering, and quality, to enhance our manufacturing operations by harnessing the power of data. Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Systems Engineer you will partner with the analyst team onsite at our Delaware, Ohio Plant and help improve our operations through data-driven insights. Your primary responsibilities will revolve around ensuring data accuracy, developing Measurement (KPI) dashboards, and supporting teams with data requests for engineering projects and cause investigations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the accuracy of automated and manual data reporting systems.
• Develop Measurement dashboards to monitor manufacturing performance.
• Assist teams by providing data-driven insights for engineering projects and cause investigations.
• Occasionally gather data directly from the manufacturing process when existing data is unavailable or unreliable. This may involve process observation or interaction with PPG associates.
• Collaborate with the quality department to ensure data accuracy and compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in working with datasets in MS excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets).
• Basic knowledge of statistical and quantitative analyses.
• Experience with programming languages or data visualization tools, such as Tableau or MS Power BI.
• Familiarity with process controls tag historians, manufacturing ERP systems, and Lean-SixSigma tools.
• Willingness to occasionally work with manufacturing associates on the shop floor.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a data analysis role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

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About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

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Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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