(KT) Data Analytics Manager (6 Days shift) (58115)

Company Overview

Our client is a Japanese manufacturing company with a strong global presence and decades of industry experience, having established our Malaysian operations in 1997. With a team of 50–100 employees locally, they specialize in the production and sale of ceramics and electronic components, continuously evolving through research, development, and innovation.

What they Do

Their core business spans across:

• Ceramic production for industrial and electronic applications
• Manufacturing of electronic components and devices
• Ongoing development of related advanced materials and technologies

Their commitment to quality and innovation has enabled them to expand their operations globally, with active business locations in Japan, Malaysia, Korea, China, Europe, America, Taiwan, and India.

• Lead and manage the data analysis team in developing analytics models, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Design and implement data collection and analysis procedures to support continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing and business operations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify business needs and provide insights for decision-making through statistical analysis and data visualization.
• Predictive AI for product risk analysis for decision making on product release method
• Develop predictive and prescriptive models to support production planning, quality control, and process optimization.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy by implementing proper data governance and validation protocols.
• Create regular and ad-hoc reports to track KPIs and business performance metrics.
• Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities through data mining and interpretation.
• Utilize tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel, SQL, Python, or R to manage and visualize data.
• Support digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives through effective use of data.
• Train and guide junior analysts and ensure continuous development of the data team.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in data analytics within Manufacturing Industry, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong proficiency in data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Solid knowledge of SQL and one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, R).
• Experience working in a manufacturing or electronics industry environment is an advantage.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver under tight deadlines.