Operations Performance Analyst

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

. Partner directly with Value Stream Managers and plant leadership to improve operational performance through data analysis, performance monitoring, and business intelligence.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeMason City • Iowa • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data analysis, performance monitoring, and business intelligence to drive operational improvements in manufacturing environments. Proficient in developing Power BI dashboards and utilizing analytical skills to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Power BI Dashboard DevelopmentData Analysis and VisualizationLean Manufacturing PrinciplesSQL and Database QueryingOperational Performance Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisPerformance MonitoringBusiness IntelligencePower BIMicrosoft ExcelSQLERP SystemsStatistical AnalysisOperational ReportingContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingEffective CommunicationProject ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Power BITHRIVEMicrosoft ExcelERP Systems

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing OperationsValue Stream ManagementKPI DevelopmentOperational PerformanceContinuous Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner directly with Value Stream Managers and plant leadership to improve operational performance through data analysis, performance monitoring, and business intelligence.
Serve as the primary analytics partner for assigned value streams and their Value Stream Managers.
Monitor operational performance and provide timely analysis of trends, risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities.
Participate in value stream reviews, production meetings, tier meetings, and operational planning activities.
Translate operational data into clear recommendations and follow-up actions for leaders and frontline teams.
Support the development and tracking of value stream goals, targets, and action plans.
Develop, maintain, and improve Power BI dashboards, scorecards, and visual management tools.
Create and automate daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly operational reporting.
Design clear, user-friendly reports for Value Stream Managers, supervisors, and plant leadership.
Validate report outputs and help ensure data accuracy, consistency, timeliness, and integrity.
Identify opportunities to reduce manual reporting and improve access to reliable operational information.
Track and analyze measures related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, labor utilization, throughput, schedule attainment, overtime, attendance, scrap, rework, inventory, and equipment effectiveness.
Develop scorecards and visual controls that make performance expectations and results easy to understand.
Support consistent KPI definitions, calculation methods, and reporting standards.
Partner with Value Stream Managers and Continuous Improvement resources to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
Conduct data analysis and support root-cause problem-solving activities.
Measure the results and sustainability of improvement initiatives.
Provide analysis supporting Lean manufacturing, waste reduction, productivity, capacity, and process-flow improvements.
Convert findings into practical countermeasures and measurable action plans.
Develop analyses supporting workforce planning, capacity planning, production planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
Provide ad hoc analysis for operational and financial business decisions.
Prepare leadership-ready reports, summaries, and presentations.
Support a safe, respectful, and collaborative working environment.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, Company policies and programs, and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Three or more years of experience in manufacturing operations, business intelligence, analytics, industrial engineering, operational performance, or a related field preferred.
Experience developing Power BI dashboards and data visualizations strongly preferred.
Experience supporting manufacturing leaders with performance reporting and decision-making preferred.
Advanced proficiency with Power BI, THRIVE, and Microsoft Excel.
Working knowledge of SQL, relational data, or database querying preferred.
Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing data structures.
Understanding of manufacturing operations, Lean principles, and continuous improvement methods.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify patterns, explain business impact, and recommend practical actions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Effective written, verbal, presentation, project-management, and stakeholder-partnership skills.
Ability to influence and support accountability without direct authority.
Ability to work independently while collaborating across functions and organizational levels.
Ability to travel using all forms of transportation as business needs require.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off, including sick and vacation days
12 paid holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance
Health and flexible savings accounts subject to eligibility requirements
401(k) with company contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Learning and Career Development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount and recognition programs
Well-being and employee experience initiatives designed to support you throughout your career