Division Operations Business Analyst

Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations Excellence, the Business Intelligence Analyst will bridge the gap between data and decision-making by transforming raw operational data into actionable insights to drive efficiency, quality, and productivity across manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in manufacturing operations with practical shop-floor experience - preferably as a process engineer or production supervisor - and experience building and deploying reports, automated workflows and building custom business applications to transform our manufacturing processes. This position will partner with and support the efforts & objectives of the Site Director of Operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis Tool Development and Maintenance
  • Design, develop, and maintain interactive PowerBI dashboards and reports, providing actionable insights to various business units.
  • Work closely with business stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and ensure dashboards meet business needs.
  • Optimize PowerBI reports for performance and scalability, ensuring data is accurate, accessible, and easily interpretable.
  • Automate and streamline data processes using PowerBI's data transformation capabilities (Power Query, DAX, Power FX).
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PowerBI data models, queries, and visualizations.
  • Integrate various data sources (e.g., SAP, SQL databases, Excel) into PowerBI for comprehensive, cross-functional reporting.
  • Ensure data integrity and consistency between SAP/etc and PowerBI systems.
  • Work with IT and database administrators to extract and load data into the PowerBI environment from various sources, including SAP.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, operations, sales, etc.) to ensure reports align with business goals.
  • Train end-users on PowerBI dashboards and reports, and provide ongoing support to ensure successful adoption and utilization.
  • Stay current with SAP and PowerBI updates, best practices, and emerging trends to enhance reporting capabilities.
  • Develop & maintain MS Power Platform Solutions to improve our processes
  • Manage the Operating System documentation using Sharepoint
• Documentation & Knowledge Management
  • Manage and maintain the manufacturing operating system documentation using SharePoint, ensuring content is well-organized, version-controlled, and easily searchable by relevant stakeholders.
  • Develop and enforce naming conventions, folder structures, and metadata tagging to promote consistency and findability across documents.
  • Provide training and support to team members on how to access, contribute to, and navigate SharePoint content efficiently.
  • Monitor user engagement and continuously improve site structure and content organization to enhance usability and adoption.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Initiatives
  • Partner with CI teams to quantify the impact of Lean Six Sigma projects (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, SMED, value stream mapping).
  • Provide data models and tools to support DMAIC, PDCA, and other improvement methodologies.
  • Create visualizations and presentations that effectively communicate improvement outcomes and opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support
  • Serve as a key liaison between production teams, engineering, CI, and leadership.
  • Train and support operational staff in using BI tools for self-service insights and performance tracking.
  • Build rapport with Site Director of Operations to be a resource for them to pull on and are seen as an extension of their leadership team. Collaborate with the site leadership teams to identify and lead projects that improve all five focus areas to achieve targeted performance levels.
  • Collaborate with plant supervisors, engineers, and quality teams to track process performance and recommend data-informed solutions.
  • Monitor daily/weekly production data to flag anomalies and drive corrective actions in real time.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline required.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing, with hands-on experience in roles like process engineering, production supervision, or continuous improvement.
• 1-3 years of ERP experience, transacting in the SAP ERP system strongly preferred
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with PowerBI development and creating dashboards/report required.
• Familiarity with data extraction and integration between SAP and third-party tools (e.g., PowerBI, SQL, Excel).
• 1+ years experience with Microsoft Power Automate / Power Platform & Dataverse environments preferred.
• 1+ years experience & knowledge with Sharepoint, experience with document organization and control preferred.
• Understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure other APIs preferred
• Experience in data integration and working with large datasets from multiple sources.
• Highly organized
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented, with a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail with high degree of accuracy
• Formal training in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma preferred
• The ability to travel, both domestically and internationally

KEY SUCCESS TRAITS:

• The ability to influence activities outside of direct-line control are a must
• Low ego and apolitical is a must for cultural fit

“Metrics/Data Driven” highly developed ability to understand and digest metrics, data, and financials to see through the numbers with respect to costs, pricing, projections and market data.

“Collaborative” track record of forming strong linkages/relationships with the other functional areas/working cross-functionally, particularly with sales/marketing, finance, human resources, and product development, and R&D.

“ Pragmatic ” can readily move between strategic and tactical thinking (and behavior), planning and execution, and leading and managing.

“Humble Confidence” must be a transparent communicator that strikes the right balance between confidence and humility.

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach. 

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT).

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.