Manufacturing Data Analyst

Job Description

Position: Data Analyst (Manufacturing)
Department: Admin
Reports To: Production Manager/Site Leader
Salary Type: Non-Exempt
Location: Irwindale, CA
Pay: $26.44 - 31.25 an hour

Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas!

Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US.

Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.

Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.

Position Summary:

The Data Analyst – Manufacturing plays a critical role in supporting a high-volume, fresh salad processing facility by transforming operational, maintenance, quality, safety, and environmental data into actionable insights. This role is responsible for integrating data from multiple systems—including TOFINO (CMMS), VORNE (OEE and loss tracking), production systems, and utility monitoring platforms—to drive performance improvement, equipment reliability, cost control, and sustainability.

The position partners closely with Production, Maintenance, QA, EHS, Engineering, and Site Leadership to provide clear visibility to operational performance, losses, trends, and opportunities, while supporting continuous improvement, TPM, and Environmental Management System (EMS) initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Collection & Integration

• Collect, validate, and reconcile data from multiple manufacturing systems (e.g., TOFINO CMMS, VORNE OEE, production records, QA, EHS, utilities, and other databases).
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across platforms and reports.
• Program and maintain daily production data inputs and automated reporting routines.

Operational & Performance Analytics

• Analyze production performance, OEE, downtime, losses, labor efficiency, yield, and throughput trends.
• Support root cause analysis and loss tree development using VORNE and production data.
• Translate complex datasets into clear insights, recommendations, and improvement opportunities for leadership.

Maintenance & Reliability Support

• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering teams to analyze CMMS data (TOFINO), including work orders, PM compliance, downtime drivers, and asset performance.
• Develop reliability, MTBF/MTTR, and maintenance effectiveness dashboards.

Environmental & Utilities Reporting (EMS)

• Track, analyze, and present trends in utilities usage (water, electricity, gas, compressed air, etc.) as part of the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Support sustainability, cost reduction, and regulatory reporting initiatives through accurate utilities data analysis.

Reporting & Visualization

• Design, build, and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and standardized reports using tools such as Tableau and Excel.
• Create clear graphs, infographics, and visual summaries for daily, weekly, and monthly management reviews.
• Support site KPI tracking aligned with safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability, and people metrics.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work cross-functionally with Production, QA, EHS, Maintenance, Finance, and Site Leadership to understand business needs and define analytics requirements.
• Support Lean, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven insights.
• Define project scopes, data needs, and success metrics for operational improvement projects.

Other Duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned to support plant operations and business objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced operation.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a bias for action.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with Tableau or similar data visualization tools.
• Experience working with CMMS and OEE systems (TOFINO, VORNE, or equivalent preferred).
• Experience analyzing utilities, energy, or environmental data.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate data into clear operational insights.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Results-oriented mindset aligned with continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Curiosity, passion for learning, and interest in working in a mission-driven, plant-rich food culture.

Working Environment:

• Manufacturing and office environment within a fresh food processing facility.
• Requires regular interaction with production floor teams and leadership.