Operations Analyst

Pete And Gerry's Organics - Salem, NH

Full-time

Remote - Salem, NH

Animal Production and Aquaculture

About the position

The Operations Analyst position is a remote role that allows candidates to work from their home office, provided they are located within a commutable distance to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Vermont. The primary responsibility of the Operations Analyst is to collect and analyze data to evaluate operational processes, solve internal problems, and facilitate complex decision-making. This is achieved through the use of mathematical models and statistical analysis to forecast outcomes effectively. In this role, the Operations Analyst will research and evaluate various issues and trends using modeling and analysis tools. This includes examining supply and demand imbalances, processing throughput and capacity, byproduct reduction efforts, and farm performance, among other relevant topics. The analyst will identify operational problems and consult with stakeholders to determine the root causes, assisting in remediation efforts as necessary. Additionally, the Operations Analyst will develop, monitor, and escalate deviations of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) throughout the operational group, which includes metrics such as labor, throughput, downtime, and waste. The analyst will also assist in forecasting operational resources and supply chain components, collaborating with operational leaders and business counterparts to gather, understand, and summarize data. This collaboration will lead to the creation of data-driven recommendations for improvement. The role requires the creation of impactful presentations to support recommendations and performance insights. Furthermore, the Operations Analyst will work closely with the IT department on software, technology, and reporting solutions to address operational challenges effectively.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• B.S. degree with 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; 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.