Manufacturing Data Analyst

Position Title:Manufacturing Data Analyst

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Requisition ID: 43937 

Data Analyst – Manufacturing

Scarborough or Whittlesey 

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

Ever wondered what happens when raw data meets real curiosity? That's where you come in.

We're looking for a Data Analyst who loves digging into the details and surfacing the story behind the numbers. You'll transform complex data into clear, actionable insights that help our leaders see what's really driving performance — and where the next big opportunity is hiding.

Working across multiple sites and partnering closely with our Data Insights Manager and operational leaders, you'll be the go-to person for accurate, timely reporting that people actually trust and use. You'll help keep an eye on the metrics that matter, spot trends before they become problems, and play a key role in building a genuinely data-driven culture — one where decisions are backed by evidence, not guesswork.

What you’ll be doing.

• Keep dashboards, reports, and analysis accurate, on time, and genuinely useful for the people relying on them
• Dig into the data to uncover insights that help the business run better — not just report what happened, but why
• Pull, clean, and validate data from across multiple systems, so everyone's working from numbers they can trust
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and scorecards that make performance easy to see at a glance
• Turn tricky business questions into clear, useful analysis — even when the ask starts out a bit vague
• Spot the trends, risks, and opportunities hiding in the data before they become headlines
• Get stuck into root cause investigations when something needs solving
• Keep reporting consistent and above board, following good data governance practices
• Help standardize how we measure and report things, so everyone's speaking the same language
• Lend your analytical brain to strategic projects and continuous improvement work
• Look for smarter, faster ways to automate reporting, less manual grind, more time for real analysis
• Be a genuine champion for data quality and decisions backed by evidence, not gut feel

What you’ll need to be successful.

• A degree in Data Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, or equivalent hands-on experience
• A naturally analytical mind, you like getting to the bottom of things and solving problems, not just spotting them
• Comfort working with large, messy datasets pulled from multiple sources
• Advanced Excel skills that go well beyond VLOOKUP
• Hands-on experience with Power BI or a similar visualization tool
• A sharp eye for detail, you notice when something doesn't quite add up
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels
• The ability to explain technical findings in plain English, so non-technical audiences actually get it
• Experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain is a real plus, but not essential
• Bonus points for knowledge of SQL, data modelling, or automation tool

Benefits.

Although we do encourage you to taste the goods, you'll be pleased to know we don't pay you in chips. Alongside your salary, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Private healthcare [single]
• An excellent salary sacrifice pension scheme where we'll contribute double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your salary
• 25 days' annual leave from day one plus bank holidays (increasing with service), giving you plenty of time to recharge with the opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday per year
• Life insurance cover providing peace of mind for you and your family
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, because the moments that matter outside of work matter to us too
• Medicash health cash plan, helping you claim money back on everyday healthcare costs, with access to a virtual GP and wellbeing support
• TELUS Health employee and family assistance programme offering full wellbeing support - including a 24/7 confidential counselling line, legal and financial guidance, and a range of employee discounts. 
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• A paid 'Chips In' Volunteering Day, giving you the opportunity to support projects that make a positive impact in our communities
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements where the role allows

And because you're joining a global business, your career opportunities don't stop at the factory gate. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, step into leadership, or even explore opportunities internationally, we'll support your growth. With ambitious plans for the future, there's plenty of scope to develop your career with us.

About McCain.

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know  and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. 

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here. 

Job Family: Manufacturing

Location(s): GB - United Kingdom : England : Scarborough
GB - United Kingdom : England : Whittlesey  

Company: McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd