Job Posting Title

Productivity Analyst / Leader

Legal Entity

GKN Drivelin Newton LLC (Delaware)

Job Description Summary

Dauch is searching for a Productivity Analyst/ Leader to join our team. This position will be based out of our Newton, NC location.

The Productivity Analyst/Leader is responsible for driving operational excellence, labor productivity, efficiency improvements, and cost reduction initiatives. This role combines Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous improvement principles to identify opportunities, implement sustainable solutions, and deliver measurable business results. They partner closely with production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and finance teams to improve performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

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Job Description:

• Proficiency in data analysis software such as Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Capability to communicate findings to both technical and non-technical partners.
•  Facilitate LEAN Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, and Waste Elimination
• Analyze business operations and workflows to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for productivity improvements.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to develop and present performance reports, trends, and forecasts.
• Conduct time studies, process mapping, and benchmarking
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide recommendations for improvements based on data analysis.
• Train and support team members in the use of productivity tools and standard processes.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging productivity-enhancing technologies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Data Analytics, Operations Management, or similar.
• 1-3 years of Manufacturing, Industrial engineering, or continuous improvement exp.
• Strong knowledge of business process analysis, process optimization, and performance management.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, data analytics tools, and Power BI

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [email protected]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.