Continuous Improvement Data Analyst - RPM International Inc.

Our continuous improvement team is looking for a data analyst to join our team and assist with data clean-up, database creation, and data analytics. This position will primarily support the manufacturing sector of the business, but will also work on projects in inter-related areas such as supply chain, procurement, and warehousing. The ideal candidate would have knowledge in manufacturing business flows, general working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, and strong analytical and reporting skills. 

This is a new position, created to support the continuous improvement team, but to also align with the overall company initiatives of building and developing a data analytics group to improve efficiencies and reduce costs in all areas of the business. The position would be located in the Cleveland, OH area, but remote applications may be considered.  While much of the work with individual operating companies may be done remotely via virtual meetings, there will be some amount of travel required.

☐  Modify existing web portals, both inputs and outputs, and provide interpretable analysis

☐ Analyze existing datasets into visually understandable outputs (Tableau, Power BI, or similar) 

☐ Interact with manufacturing management to understand data needs and build requested outputs

☐  Own the Minitab Engage dashboard and provide support for program launch

☐  Assist with extracting data from plant-floor PLCs and analyzing data sets

☐ Connect with and/or extract data from multiple ERP/MRP systems (ie. SAP, D365, etc.)

☐  Work closely with centralized IS/IT to support and ensure alignment with overall data analytics goals

☐  Provide training on analytics systems such as Power BI and Tableau, to potential power users/developers

☐  Bachelor’s degree in information systems, data analytics, engineering, or similar

☐  Ability to create, modify, and maintain databases with relational tables

☐  Web design and programming skills (SQL, R, python, or visual basic)

☐  PLC data interface communication and data extraction

☐  Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and/or interfaces and data extraction

☐  Knowledge of built-in analytic functions within main ERP systems (D365, SAP, etc.)

☐  General manufacturing and business knowledge to assist in vetting out data analysis 

☐  Project management and strong organizational skills

☐  Knowledge of machine learning algorithms a plus

Benefits and Compensation

The employee will be eligible to participate in all applicable corporate benefit programs which include a defined benefit pension plan, a company-matched 401(k), medical and dental plans, group life and disability plans, and employee assistance program.  The employee will also be eligible for paid vacation, PTO, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement.  Employee will be eligible for annual merit increases and bonus.