Production Data Analyst (Operations Variance Analyst)
Humdinger, Bromborough CH62 3RD
Overview
Humdinger is seeking an Operations Variance Analyst to support manufacturing performance, material control, and operational improvement across our food manufacturing site. This factory-facing analytical role focuses on manufacturing variances, material usage, yield performance, waste reduction, and operational process improvement within a nut processing and packing environment.
Job Details
* Position type: Permanent, full time
* Hours: 37.5 per week
* Salary: £32,000 - £33,000
* Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30
* Closing date: 12/06/2026
Responsibilities
* Analyse and report on manufacturing variances including material usage, yield performance, waste, work order variances, and stock discrepancies.
* Review and validate work orders to ensure accurate material reporting before closure.
* Investigate root causes of operational and material variances across the site.
* Produce daily, weekly, and monthly operational performance reports.
* Monitor operational KPIs and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
* Support Operations teams in achieving material usage and efficiency improvement targets.
* Analyse conformance-to-plan performance and identify areas impacting customer service levels.
* Work closely with Production and Warehouse Management teams to improve operational performance.
* Identify areas of non-conformance and implement corrective actions or countermeasures.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, material yield, stock accuracy, process compliance, and operational efficiency.
* Provide analysis and challenge to operational teams to drive best practice and performance improvements.
* Support site material improvement initiatives and cost reduction activities.
* Act as the site Operational Super User for QAD ERP processes.
* Provide coaching and guidance to operational teams on correct ERP usage and transaction accuracy.
* Support operational process compliance relating to material movements, traceability, and work order management.
* Support internal and external audits relating to ERP controls and material traceability.
* Ensure ERP transactions accurately reflect factory activity and material consumption.
* Facilitate and support site stock-taking activities.
* Manage annual audited stock-take ERP updates.
* Monitor cycle counting completion and stock accuracy performance within processing and packing.
* Analyse slow-moving, obsolete, short-dated, and end-of-life materials to minimise write-offs.
* Monitor PFU materials to ensure timely processing and inventory control.Support corrective actions to eliminate recurring material variances.
Qualifications
* Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or factory operations.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
* Experience analysing manufacturing or operational performance data.
* Understanding of material usage, yield, waste, manufacturing variances, work orders, ERP transactions.
* Experience using ERP/MRP systems (QAD desirable).
* Strong Excel and reporting skills.
* Comfortable working cross-functionally with operational teams on the factory floor.
* Ability to challenge processes and drive operational improvements.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday entitlement
* 4% employer and 5% employee pension plan
* Life assurance plan (x4 basic salary)
* Various salary sacrifice schemes including pension payments, cycle to work and electric car (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
* Healthcare cash plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) with a value over £400 each year
Equal Opportunity Statement
Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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