Productivity Analyst / Leader

This position is based in Newton, NC and employed through GKN Drivelin Newton LLC (Delaware).

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

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

About the company

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.