Data Analyst
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to fair compensation and significant responsibilities in a manufacturing context, but may lack advancement opportunities.
- Salary range: $60,000–$70,000/year
- Critical role in enhancing operational performance
- Engage with various cross-functional teams
Pros
- Salary range is solid for the experience level ($60,000–$70,000/year)
- Role has a direct impact on operational efficiency and quality
- Opportunity to work with advanced data analytics tools
Cons
- Potential limited growth in a manufacturing-focused role
- Need for substantial data handling which may be intense
- Requires proficiency in various technical platforms
Who it's for
Mid-Level • On-Site
Good fit
- Experienced data analysts in manufacturing
- Professionals eager to impact quality metrics
- Candidates who enjoy hands-on data work
Not recommended for
- Entry-level analysts with little experience
- Those seeking fully remote positions
- Candidates uninterested in the manufacturing sector
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Data Analyst POST NUMBER: 460914
Data Analyst – Quality Team
Join a team where your insights drive real impact. As a Data Analyst on the Quality team, you’ll transform complex manufacturing and performance data into clear, actionable insights that empower leaders across Canada and the U.S. to make smarter, faster decisions.
You’ll build automated workflows, maintain enterprise-level data environments, and create dashboards that bring performance metrics to life—from the plant floor to the executive suite. Your work will directly support continuous improvement, boost efficiency, and enhance product quality.
What You’ll Do
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Develop and automate data collection, validation, and reporting processes.
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Build dashboards and KPI frameworks to track quality and production performance.
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Analyze manufacturing, supply chain, and vendor data to uncover trends and improvement opportunities.
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Support process improvement initiatives through clear, data-driven insights.
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Collaborate across production, quality, and engineering teams to optimize operations.
What You Bring
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Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related field.
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3–7 years of experience in data analysis, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
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Proficiency in SQL, Python or R, and advanced Excel skills.
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Experience with ERP/MRP, MES, or QMS systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Plex).
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Skilled in Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik for data visualization.
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Strong knowledge of manufacturing KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, etc.) and process improvement methods (Lean, Six Sigma).
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Excellent communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
