Operations support Analyst (Ballarat)

Operations Systems Analyst – Manufacturing Operations Competitive Daily Rate + Super Ballarat, Victoria Our client is a well‑established Australian manufacturing organisation with a long‑standing presence across multiple production facilities nationally. Operating within a fast‑paced industrial environment, the business is heavily focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strengthening the use of systems and data to improve plant performance. This is a site‑based role supporting a large‑scale 24/7 manufacturing operation and offers excellent long‑term career development across operations, engineering, continuous improvement, and broader manufacturing leadership pathways. Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and analyse operational reports covering production, quality, reliability, inventory, labour, and performance metrics.
- Support daily, weekly, and monthly operational reporting for site leadership teams, including presentation of key trends, risks, and operational issues.
- Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Warehouse, and Quality teams to improve operational visibility and support data‑driven decision making.
- Support operational systems, reporting tools, dashboards, and data integrity across the manufacturing site.
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives including root cause analysis (RCA), process mapping, Kaizen activities, audit follow‑ups, and action tracking.
- Identify reporting inefficiencies and support improvements to operational systems, dashboards, and site processes.
- Engage with frontline operators, supervisors, and leadership teams to improve system adoption, accountability, and operational discipline across the site.
- Support audits, governance activities, SOP reviews, and compliance reporting where required.
- Assist operational leaders with identifying performance trends, production bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvement. Your Background/Experience
- Tertiary qualifications across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or similar disciplines.
- 1‑4 years’ experience within a manufacturing, industrial, operations, or production environment.
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret operational data and communicate practical insights.
- Experience working with reporting systems, operational dashboards, or manufacturing systems such as MES, ERP, Power BI, production reporting platforms, or similar.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel capability with experience managing and analysing large datasets.
- Exposure to Continuous Improvement methodologies including Lean, RCA, Kaizen, or process improvement activities highly advantageous.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the confidence to work directly with operational and frontline teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast‑paced manufacturing setting. What’s On Offer? This organisation is investing heavily in operational improvement and is seeking someone who wants to build a long‑term career within manufacturing operations and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will gain exposure across Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Warehouse, and Leadership functions while playing a key role in improving operational performance through better use of systems and data. Flexible work arrangements are available for the right person. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r1svs