Manufacturing Data Specialist

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Position Overview

As a Manufacturing Data Specialist, you will play a key role in driving operational excellence through data analysis, performance visibility, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with production and cross-functional teams, you will provide actionable insights, support daily operational routines, and help optimize manufacturing processes through data-driven decision-making. You will act as a trusted partner to plant leadership, ensuring performance data is clearly communicated and translated into meaningful actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and communicate production performance data to support operational decision-making. 
• Lead the integration of performance data into daily and weekly plant routines. 
• Monitor key metrics, identify performance gaps, and support corrective actions. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Develop standardized reporting and visibility tools for plant performance reviews. 
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and other problem-solving methodologies to improve processes. 
• Support and promote effective use of manufacturing and performance management systems. 
• Deliver training and guidance on process improvement and operational excellence tools. 
• Partner with departments across the plant to ensure consistent communication and data visibility. 

Experience & Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience. 
• Experience in manufacturing, process improvement, project management, or operational excellence environments. 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable outcomes. 
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies; certification is an advantage. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other reporting tools. 
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. 
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and levels of the organization. 
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement and safety.

Work Environment: This role requires on-site presence at our Genk plant.

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Hiring Range: 49,500 – 71,280 EUR gross per year. The final salary will be determined based on any applicable collective bargaining agreement’s minimum salary, the candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market benchmarks.

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The final salary will be determined based on the candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market benchmarks. Depending on these factors, the actual offer may fall above or below the posted range.

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Incentive Plan: This position is eligible to participate in Ball’s annual incentive compensation program.

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Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health insurance, life insurance, pension plan, meal voucher, eco-voucher, employee assistance program.