Role information:
Production Data Analyst
Salary up to £27,000 DOE
Merthyr Tydfil South Wales
Onsite Role
Starting October 2026
Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role:
The Production Data Analyst supports the Production and Operations teams by managing, analysing, and reporting on production data to enable informed operational and strategic decisions.
This role ensures that accurate, timely, and actionable information is available across the production function, helping to optimise processes, monitor performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives..
Key responsibilities in this role:
Collect, organise, and maintain production data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Develop and deliver regular and ad-hoc production reports, dashboards, and performance summaries for Production and Operations Managers
Analyse production trends, identify bottlenecks, and highlight areas for improvement or optimisation
Support the tracking of key operational metrics such as output, efficiency, downtime, and quality performance
Collaborate with Production, Operations, and other support functions to understand reporting requirements and ensure data-driven insights support decision-making
Assist in the preparation of management reports for senior leadership, highlighting trends, forecasts, and potential risks
Develop, maintain, and improve data management systems and processes to ensure data integrity and accessibility
Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing insights based on production data analysis
Ensure compliance with relevant internal data governance, security, and quality standards
Apply if you have most of the following:
Previous experience in a data-heavy role, preferably within production, manufacturing, or operations support
Experience in reporting, data analysis, or performance monitoring
Experience using ERP or production management systems
Familiarity with continuous improvement or operational metrics is advantageous
Technical skills/education:
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, charts, and formulas)
Experience with databases and data management systems (e.g., SQL, ERP systems, or production software)
Experience creating dashboards and visualisations to communicate insights effectively
Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail
Ability to interpret complex data sets and present findings in a clear, concise manner
The benefits of this role include:
Opportunity to develop a career in Production or Operations Management by leveraging data-driven insights
Potential progression into roles such as Operations Analyst, Production Planning Coordinator, or Production/Operations Manager
Exposure to cross-functional teams and strategic operational decision-making
Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands.
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