Our Company
At Niche Bakers we are passionate about baking and giving our customers desserts, snacks and confectionary sweet goods. With over 30 years in the baking industry, Niche Bakers is a respected leader in the creative design and development of sweet goods. We are committed to continuous innovative ideas that to meet the ever-changing demands of our customers. Our talented, dynamic, innovative people have supported us on this success journey, every step of the way. Join our dedicated, hard-working team, come grow with us!
Job Summary
The Production Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting production data to improve operational efficiency, product quality, and manufacturing performance. This role works closely with finance, production, quality assurance, maintenance, supply chain, and continuous improvement teams to identify trends, improve production processes, reduce waste, and support data-driven decision-making in a food manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, validate, and analyze production data from manufacturing systems, ERP, MES, and other operational databases.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including production yield, downtime, waste and scrap, labor efficiency, line performance, and product quality.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using Excel and other reporting tools.
- Identify trends, production bottlenecks, and opportunities to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.
- Collaborate with production supervisors and plant management to investigate production issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Analyze root causes of production losses, quality deviations, and equipment downtime.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of production data through regular audits and validation checks.
- Generate daily, weekly, and monthly production performance reports for management.
- Support production capacity planning, forecasting, and resource utilization.
- Work with Quality Assurance to analyze product quality data and support food safety compliance.
- Maintain documentation of reporting processes, data definitions, and standard operating procedures.
- Participate in cross-functional projects that support continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Data Analytics, Operations Management, Statistics, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in data analysis within food manufacturing or a manufacturing environment preferred but not required.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Infor).
- Knowledge of food manufacturing processes and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Technical Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, formulas)
- Experience with ERP and manufacturing systems
- Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques
- Understanding of manufacturing KPIs and production reporting
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
- Data analysis and trend identification
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accuracy and timeliness of production reports
- Data quality and reporting accuracy
- Improvement in production efficiency
- Reduction in production waste and scrap
- Reduction in equipment downtime
- Cost savings identified through data analysis
- Dashboard adoption and stakeholder satisfaction
- Support for continuous improvement initiatives
Working Conditions
- Primarily office-based with regular visits to the production floor.
- Must be comfortable working in a food manufacturing environment, including exposure to refrigerated areas, noise, and production equipment.
- Occasional flexibility in work hours may be required to support production schedules or month-end reporting.
Pay: CA$55,000.00 - CA$70,000.00 per year
Niche Bakers Corp. embraces diversity in the workplace and is committed to achieving employment equity. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain exceptionally talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We ensure that our recruitment practices are supportive of this commitment and do not infringe on any characteristics protected by law.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niche Bakers Corp. will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.This position is ideal for a data-driven professional who enjoys using manufacturing data to generate actionable insights that improve productivity, product quality, and operational performance in a food manufacturing environment.
