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Guided by our core values -\"We Care. We Work. We Win.”- we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress.\nFurther your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!\nCreate a new future. Apply Today.\nPosition Overview\nAs a Manufacturing Data Specialist, you will play a key role in driving operational excellence through data analysis, performance visibility, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with production and cross-functional teams, you will provide actionable insights, support daily operational routines, and help optimize manufacturing processes through data-driven decision-making. You will act as a trusted partner to plant leadership, ensuring performance data is clearly communicated and translated into meaningful actions.\nKey Responsibilities\nAnalyze and communicate production performance data to support operational decision-making. \nLead the integration of performance data into daily and weekly plant routines. \nMonitor key metrics, identify performance gaps, and support corrective actions. \nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives. \nDevelop standardized reporting and visibility tools for plant performance reviews. \nUtilize Lean Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and other problem-solving methodologies to improve processes. \nSupport and promote effective use of manufacturing and performance management systems. \nDeliver training and guidance on process improvement and operational excellence tools. \nPartner with departments across the plant to ensure consistent communication and data visibility. \nExperience & Skills Required\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience. \nExperience in manufacturing, process improvement, project management, or operational excellence environments. \nStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable outcomes. \nKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies; certification is an advantage. \nProficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other reporting tools. \nExcellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. \nProven ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and levels of the organization. \nStrong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making capabilities.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nSelf-motivated, results-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement and safety.\nWork Environment: This role requires on-site presence at our Genk plant.\nHiring Range: 49,500 - 71,280 EUR gross per year. 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