Junior Manufacturing Data & Cost Control Analyst

Job Description Junior Manufacturing Data and Cost Control Analyst Job Type:

Direct Hire Location:

Adairsville, GA Compensation:

$70K to $80K plus 10% bonus About the Opportunity We are a recruiting firm partnering with a growing manufacturing organization seeking a high potential professional for a Manufacturing Data and Cost Control Analyst role. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early career professional who is interested in building a long term career in manufacturing operations, analytics, and cost control. Extensive manufacturing experience is not required. We are looking for motivated individuals with strong analytical ability, business acumen, and a desire to learn. Training will be provided. Position Overview The Manufacturing Data and Cost Control Analyst will support production operations by tracking material usage, analyzing consumption data, identifying variances, and assisting with cost control initiatives. This role works cross functionally with operations, finance, and data teams to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Monitor and track material usage across production processes Analyze production and consumption data to identify trends, variances, and inefficiencies Assist in investigating discrepancies and support corrective action efforts Partner with operations and finance teams to align production data with cost reporting Support reporting and data validation to ensure accuracy and transparency Contribute to process improvement and material efficiency initiatives Provide actionable insights to support management decision making Qualifications Bachelor degree in Finance, Business, Data Analytics, Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, or related field Recent graduates encouraged to apply Strong analytical and numerical skills High attention to detail Interest in manufacturing operations and cost management Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate across departments Eager to learn and grow within a manufacturing environment Preferred but Not Required Internship or academic project experience related to data analysis or manufacturing Exposure to ERP systems or data reporting tools What We Are Looking For High potential candidates early in their career Individuals who want to build a long term career in manufacturing Self motivated professionals who are proactive and coachable Strong work ethic and willingness to grow with the company If you are interested in launching your career in manufacturing analytics and cost control, we would love to connect with you. INDQT