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Data Analytics Strategist

Urschel, Chesterton, IN, United States


Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a Data Analytics Strategist to lead and grow our data analytics function. This role is ideal for a strategic, hands‑on leader who enjoys turning complex data into insights that drive operational excellence and informed business decisions across a global manufacturing organization.

Urschel employee‑owners design and manufacture industrial food cutting equipment for customers around the world. Headquartered in Chesterton, Indiana, Urschel has been in business for nearly 115 years and is known for exceptional quality, innovation, and a strong culture built on collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement.

Company Benefits, Rewards and Perks

Quarterly performance award bonus based on overall company performance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Stock Issued Annually

Health, dental, and vision insurance available on first day of employment

Low health, dental, and vision insurance premiums and deductibles

Free Health Clinic (Available to Employees and Dependents)

401(k) with Employer Matching

Free Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Free 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal Trainers

Education Reimbursement Program

Support for Community Involvement/Philanthropy

The Data Analytics Strategist provides leadership and oversight for Urschel’s data analytics function. In this role, you will collaborate with leaders across the organization to understand data needs and deliver meaningful insights to establish data standards, develop automated solutions, and deliver high‑quality analytics that support business strategy, operational performance, and informed decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain enterprise data standards and governance practices

Design and deploy automated data collection, integration, and processing solutions

Build and manage data sets to support reporting, analysis, forecasting, and trend identification

Apply statistical methods, modeling, and analytical techniques to business and operational initiatives

Prioritize projects and manage timelines, resources, and deliverables

Present data findings and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders

Recruit, lead, and develop analytics team members

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, statistics, engineering, or a related quantitative field required

Master’s degree in business or a quantitative discipline preferred, or equivalent experience

Minimum of eight (8) years of managerial experience in data analytics or a related function

Experience developing analytics solutions in a manufacturing or operational environment preferred

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and data visualization skills

Ability to communicate complex data clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences

Proven leadership and people‑management experience

This position is based at Urschel’s Corporate Headquarters in Chesterton, Indiana and requires full‑time, on‑site work.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Apply at http://www.urschel.com/careers or find us on Facebook or LinkedIn.

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