Works Analysis Officer

A reputable defence organisation is seeking an experienced Works Analysis Officer to support a busy Aircraft operations programme team in Yeovil on a contract basis. The role involves producing and analysing performance, labour, productivity and efficiency reports, identifying operational trends and areas for improvement, and developing KPI dashboards and management reporting packs. You will investigate variances against labour budgets and assigned task durations, support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives across Aircraft Operations, and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and management teams. Strong analytical and reporting skills, manufacturing, engineering or aerospace experience, and excellent Microsoft Excel and Office capability are required.

A reputable defence organisation are urgently seeking an experienced Works Analysis Officer to support a busy Aircraft operations programme team in Yeovil.

• Role: Works Analysis Officer
• Duration: 12 Months
• Pay: Up to -26.50 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
• Location: Yeovil (fully onsite)

You'll be responsible for analysing operational performance, identifying trends, challenging inefficiencies and supporting business-wide improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Producing and analysing performance, labour, productivity and efficiency reports
• Identifying operational trends and areas for improvement
• Supporting continuous improvement and Lean initiatives across Aircraft Operations
• Developing KPI dashboards and management reporting packs
• Investigating variances against labour budgets and assigned task durations
• Supporting cross-functional teams with process improvement activities
• Presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders and management teams
• Driving best practice and supporting operational excellence initiatives
• Working with business systems and operational data to support decision-making

Working closely with production teams, managers and key stakeholders, you'll help transform data into actionable insights that improve business performance.

Key Requirements:

• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Manufacturing, engineering or aerospace experience
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office capability
• Experience working with large datasets and performance metrics
• Ability to interpret complex information and communicate findings clearly
• Methodical, organised and detail-oriented approach
• HNC qualification in a numerical subject or equivalent experience
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies
• SAP HANA experience
• MES (Manufacturing Execution System) experience
• Production, operations or workforce analysis

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a world-class aerospace manufacturing environment, helping to drive productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement across one of the UK's leading defence and aerospace organisations.

Whether you're currently working as a Operations Analyst, Manufacturing Analyst, Production Analyst or Continuous Improvement Analyst, apply now!