Productivity Analyst

Job Description

Gains5 Tech Solutions is seeking an experienced Productivity Analyst to support its Industrial Engineering, process improvement and analytics services. This role focuses on helping clients embrace process excellence, improve productivity and translate data into actionable insights through use of tools and methodologies like Lean, MOST and Power BI.

The successful candidate will be confident in working across both business and technical teams, with a strong ability to grasp business operations, collect and analyse data, conduct studies, build data models and provide guidance to clients.

As an Indigenous Australian owned and Supply Nation registered business, we encourage First Nations applicants.

Role: Productivity Analyst

Position Type: Full Time

Base Location: Sydney, NSW

Reporting To: Company Director

Please email your cover letter outlining the relevance of your experience along with your CV to **@gains5.com.au

Key Responsibilities

• Map business process flows using Visio or similar software. Identify process improvement opportunities applying Lean, Six Sigma and Agile concepts to provide solutions for improvement and implement them.
• Use Maynard MOST methodology, video analysis and other work measurement techniques to assess productivity and optimise workforce requirements and planning.
• Collect, validate and interrogate operational and workforce data using advanced Excel and SQL, producing reliable management information for decision-making.
• Provide data analysis and reporting services using expert knowledge of agri-business, manufacturing, retail & financial services sectors, demonstrating competency and expertise in use of software and IT applications including video analysis.
• Provide business support when required, including conducting meetings, gaining insights into current and future state of requirements / processes and preparing supporting documentation.
• Support end-to-end implementation of approved process changes, preparing revised procedures, work instructions and implementation plans to ensure smooth operational transformation.
• Be responsible and accountable for own work to be performed as guided or instructed, exercising judgment and initiative within the range of related skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
• Provide operational support in manufacturing, logistics or warehouse environments.
• Communicate and engage effectively with internal & external stakeholders.

Skill & Experience

• Industrial / Mechanical / Manufacturing engineering degree or a Business Studies / Data Analytics / Computer Science or Engineering degree or a related graduate / post-graduate degree
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Advanced user knowledge in MS Office Suite including Excel, MS Visio, MS Project and Tableau / Power BI
• Competency in work measurement using time-study techniques, with certification or knowledge of Maynard MOST methodology and Lean practice.
• Can-Do attitude with pleasant personality with strong communication and people skills with ability to present and communicate effectively.
• Agree to take any mandatory or sector specific vaccinations (eg. Q-fever vaccine for Meat & Livestock projects)
• Driver’s license and experience, with driving privilege in Australia.
• Willingness to travel to and work from remote worksites around Australia, for duration of the project.