Job Overview

Support the deployment and evolution of the DDN Operations Business System by providing data-driven insights, performance tracking, and digital solutions that improve execution visibility and decision-making. This role serves as the analytical backbone of Continuous Improvement initiatives by managing improvement pipelines, tracking benefits realization, identifying performance gaps, and enabling data-driven problem-solving across manufacturing sites.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities
CI Program Analytics & Governance
•    Manage and maintain the DDN Operations improvement project portfolio and benefit tracking system.
•    Monitor TEBIT, TE Best, TEOA, training, and other operational excellence initiatives across sites.
•    Track project milestones, savings realization, implementation progress, and business impact.
•    Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reporting standards across all sites.
Performance Gap Analysis
•    Analyze operational performance data to identify improvement opportunities and execution gaps.
•    Conduct trend analysis and root-cause-oriented investigations to support leadership decision-making.
•    Partner with CI leaders and site teams to prioritize improvement opportunities based on data insights.
•    Develop performance scorecards and operational health indicators.
Digital & Automation Enablement
•    Develop and maintain dashboards and automated reporting solutions.
•    Reduce manual data collection and reporting effort through digital tools and process automation.
•    Support integration of operational metrics from multiple systems and sources.
•    Enable data availability for future AI and predictive analytics applications.
Continuous Improvement Support
•    Provide analytical support for Kaizen events, Lean projects, and strategic improvement initiatives.
•    Measure project effectiveness and sustainability.
•    Quantify operational benefits, productivity improvements, and cost savings.
•    Support replication of best practices through performance benchmarking across sites.
Executive Reporting & Communication
•    Prepare regular business reviews and executive summaries.
•    Translate complex data into actionable insights for operational leaders.
•    Support leadership reviews with clear, concise, and timely performance analysis.

What your background should look like

Key Qualifications
Required Qualifications
•    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.
•    3-7 years of experience supporting manufacturing, operations, continuous improvement, or business transformation initiatives.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    Advanced Excel and data visualization capabilities.
•    Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or similar analytical tools.
•    Ability to work with large datasets and multiple data sources.

Preferred Qualifications
•    Experience in manufacturing or operational excellence environments.
•    Understanding of Lean, TEOA, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
•    Experience tracking project savings and operational performance metrics.
•    Knowledge of automation and digital transformation solutions.

Leadership Competencies
•    Data-driven decision making
•    Continuous improvement mindset
•    Attention to detail and execution discipline
•    Strong collaboration and stakeholder management
•    Business curiosity and proactive problem solving
•    Ability to convert data into actionable recommendations

Success Measures
•    Pipeline visibility and reporting accuracy
•    Savings tracking accuracy and benefit realization
•    Reduction in manual reporting effort
•    Improvement project execution predictability
•    Timeliness and quality of executive reporting
•    Digital solution adoption across sites
•    Increased use of data for operational decision-making

Competencies