Data Analyst

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc. is hiring a Manufacturing Data & Downtime Analyst for a food manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for collecting, organizing, and analyzing production data to identify equipment downtime, minor stops, production losses, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have strong Microsoft Excel skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and operations teams. This position will spend significant time on the manufacturing floor gathering information and supporting data-driven improvements.

Pay: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour

Shift: 3rd Shift | 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Pay Frequency: Weekly

What You’ll Do:

• Collect and verify production, equipment, downtime, and minor-stop data

• Track the frequency, duration, and causes of equipment interruptions

• Analyze downtime by equipment, production line, shift, product, and reason

• Identify recurring equipment issues, production losses, bottlenecks, and trends

• Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets, reports, charts, and dashboards

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production performance reports

• Track metrics including downtime, equipment availability, minor stops, production losses, and OEE-related measurements

• Work with operators and maintenance personnel to understand equipment issues

• Support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

• Provide data to support Lean Manufacturing and production efficiency efforts

• Communicate significant downtime trends and improvement opportunities to management

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Manufacturing, production, operations, or maintenance experience preferred

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to collect, organize, and accurately analyze data

• Ability to identify trends and recurring production issues

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable working on a food manufacturing production floor

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field

• Experience with downtime, OEE, production efficiency, or equipment performance tracking

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or continuous improvement

• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, formulas, charts, and data analysis

• Experience with ERP, MES, CMMS, or manufacturing data collection systems

Details:

• $22.00 – $25.00 per hour

• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• Weekly pay

• Full-time opportunity

• Food manufacturing environment

• Data-driven role supporting production and maintenance teams

• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and production efficiency

Work Environment:

This position requires significant time on the manufacturing floor and may involve operating machinery, production equipment, noise, temperature variations, and food-processing activities. All food-safety, PPE, and plant safety requirements must be followed.

AI Disclosure: Our recruitment process may include AI-assisted tools to support candidate evaluation. These tools do not replace human decision-making. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

You should be proficient in:

• Data Analysis