About the Job

Purpose of the Position (Job Summary)

We are looking for a highly analytical and business-oriented Senior Data Scientist / Data Scientist to leverage advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques to solve complex manufacturing and business challenges. The role involves identifying opportunities to create value from data, developing scalable analytical models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Note: This is an onsite role based at Jhagadia, Bharuch, with a 6-day working week.

Key Individual Accountabilities

1. Data Analytics & Business Insights

Identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive business solutions in manufacturing.

Mine, transform, and analyze data from multiple sources, including CRM systems, digital analytics platforms, manufacturing systems, and external data sources.

Conduct advanced statistical analysis to generate actionable insights, identify trends, and measure business and operational performance.

Translate business problems into analytical use cases and recommend data-driven solutions.

2. Model Development & Machine Learning

Design, develop, test, and implement statistical and machine learning models that support business and manufacturing objectives.

Build predictive, descriptive, and analytical models to improve operational efficiency and business outcomes.

Validate models using appropriate statistical techniques and ensure robustness before deployment.

Continuously improve model performance through monitoring, retraining, and optimization.

3. Experimentation & Performance Optimization

Apply A/B testing frameworks to evaluate model quality and validate business hypotheses.

Analyze experimental results and provide recommendations for process improvements.

Measure model effectiveness using relevant statistical and business performance metrics.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coordinate with different functional teams to implement analytical models into business processes.

Partner with manufacturing, operations, IT, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver scalable data science solutions.

Support the development of analytical tools and dashboards for business users.

5. Data Quality & Governance

Design processes and tools to monitor model performance and data accuracy.

Ensure data integrity, consistency, and quality across analytical workflows.

Document models, methodologies, and assumptions to support knowledge sharing and governance.

Key Interactions

Internals

Manufacturing Teams

Operations Team

IT & Digital Team

Business Excellence Team

HODs

Unit Management

Data Engineering Team

Process Engineering Team

Externals

Technology Partners

Data Solution Vendors (as applicable)

Technical & Behavioral Skills & Knowledge:

MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electronics, Computer Applications, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.

4–6 years of experience in Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistical Modeling, or related analytical roles.

Strong understanding of statistical analysis, machine learning algorithms, predictive modeling, and data mining techniques.

Hands-on experience with Python/R and common data science libraries.

Experience working with structured and unstructured datasets from multiple business systems.

Familiarity with SQL, data visualization tools, and dashboarding platforms (Power BI/Tableau or equivalent).

Knowledge of A/B testing methodologies and experimental design.

Experience in manufacturing analytics or industrial data environments will be an added advantage.

Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and business acumen.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Performance Indicators:

Successful delivery of data science and analytics projects.

Accuracy and effectiveness of predictive models.

Improvement in business or manufacturing KPIs driven by analytical solutions.

Model deployment success and adoption by business teams.

Data quality, governance, and reporting accuracy.

Timely completion of assigned analytical initiatives.

Stakeholder satisfaction and cross-functional collaboration.

Competencies:

Agile Towards Change and Innovation, PL1

Builds a Performance & Development Culture, PL1

Builds Partnership with Stakeholders, PL1

Executes Efficiently, PL1

Focused on Achieving Results, PL1

Thinks Strategically and Acts Decisively, PL1

What We Offer

A challenging and rewarding environment with significant opportunities for growth.

Opportunity to work on advanced data science initiatives in a leading manufacturing organization.

Exposure to real-world industrial analytics and digital transformation projects.

Competitive salary and benefits.

Collaborative and innovation-driven work culture.

How to Apply

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