PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Data Analyst are able to perform complete life cycle data generation and outline critical information for users. Data Analysts, Maintenance Systems will develop analysis and reporting capabilities. Analyzes business processes and procedures to recommend specific data types we should use to improve upon them and drive positive business solutions and outcomes.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES – This is a salary exempt position

Effectively maintain systems, processes, and datasets: Manages master data, including creation, update, and deletion. Leads dynamic and interactive requirements definition sessions with stakeholders. Develops functional requirements documentation in the form of user stories, data models, data flows, process flows, and user acceptance criteria. Understands and translates the business strategy, goals, and processes into analytic solutions. Supports UAT efforts. Manages requirements volatility, integrity, and continuity via change management and re-prioritization, as well as, working closely with product teams and IT.

Works collaboratively with Information Services and BI Teams to troubleshoot, research, and escalate issues as necessary, proactively keeping end users aware of the status and taking responsibility for ensuring outstanding issues are completed in a timely manner. Filters and cleans data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct problems. Collaborates with the BI team to understand and define best practices for analytic solutions and seek recommendations on proposed solutions as needed. Trains end users on new reports and dashboards. Leverages findings and recommendations from Analytics, User Experience, and Development teams. Analyzes the current business environment to detect critical deficiencies and identify improvement opportunities as it relates to business intelligence and analytical work.

Plans and develops processes, reports, and analytic dashboards: Acquires data from primary or secondary data sources in addition to maintaining the datasets used. Identifies opportunities for enhancement, automation, and self-service to achieve higher excellence. Supports the data warehouse in identifying and revising reporting requirements. Supports initiatives for data integrity and normalization. Develops and provides requested ad-hoc reports on a prioritized basis. Develops analytic dashboards for business users providing a good user experience and the business analytics needed in a simple, easy-to-understand format to drive strategic business decisions related to things, such as operational efficiencies, spending, planning, trends, logistics, and suppliers.

Conducts regular maintenance audits. Provides recommendations with recognized and visible metrics to ensure consistent improvement within maintenance operations. Help ensure progression toward uniform standards and conformity.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understand the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone/video conference, in person, and/or electronic mail. May present information to small or large groups. Must be able to work in various temperatures. Move about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property. May travel via car or plane to various work locations.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by the facility.

Travel: Up to 25%

Skills: SQL, python, Tableau, Statistic visualization, etc. highly desirable.

Technical Experience: 5 years of experience in data analysis and reporting. Strong preference for previous experience with BI tools and processes with knowledge of manufacturing maintenance systems.

Industry Experience: Preference for food processing organization.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or 4 years of related experience.

Preferred Education: BS in Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Management, or Statistics. Background in Reliability and/or Maintenance.