Operations Analyst

This position is remote, allowing you to work from your home office. However, candidates must be located within a commutable distance to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Vermont.

Overall Responsibility

The Operations Analyst collects and analyzes data to evaluate operational processes, solve internal problems and facilitate complex decision-making using mathematical models and statistical analysis to forecast outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate issues/trends using modeling and analysis tools including supply and demand imbalances, processing throughput and capacity, byproduct reduction efforts, and farm performance among other topics.
• Identify operational problems and consult with stakeholders to determine root cause and assist in remediation
• Develop, monitor and escalate deviations of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) throughout the operational group including labor, throughput, downtime, waste, etc.
• Assist in the forecast of operational resources and supply chain components
• Collaborate with operational leaders and business counterparts to gather, understand and summarize data and create data-driven recommendations for improvement
• Create impactful presentations in support of recommendations and performance
• Collaborate with IT on software, technology and reporting solutions for operational challenges

Qualifications

• B.S. + 3 years of experience or 6+ years of work experience in a related field
• Highly analytical and detail oriented
• Extreme proficiency with Microsoft Excel required and experience with Power Pivot and Power Query preferred
• Proficient in PowerPoint and capable of producing impactful content
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Flexible to manage time across changes in task prioritization