Sr Operations Analyst
About The Position
The Senior Operations Analyst drives operational excellence across ASR manufacturing operations by identifying opportunities and leading projects that improve operational efficiency and sustainability, including in sugar refining, packaging, maintenance, and distribution. The role supports critical business decisions through analysis, establishes and tracks operational KPIs, troubleshoots KPI issues, and presents analytical work to senior ASR leadership. It reports to the Senior Director of Operations Finance. This position is part of ASR’s talent-pool development and is intended for an ambitious professional seeking to deepen their understanding of consumer products and manufacturing while contributing to a global business. ASR has previously sponsored employees at this level for Lean Six Sigma certifications, financial planning platform training such as SAP and SAC, financial certifications such as CPA, CMA, and CFA, and, for top performers, MBAs. The company notes that colleagues in this role have advanced into senior operations and corporate finance roles.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of hands-on engineering or operations experience, including experience with data analysis, model building, and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering; industrial, mechanical, chemical, or civil engineering are specified.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, using an objective, data-first approach.
- Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels through presentations, written correspondence, spreadsheets, and presentation materials.
- Results orientation and accountability.
- Ability to use AI tools to increase productivity and efficiency.
- Grit, a strong hands-on work ethic, and resilience in response to setbacks.
- Teamwork and collaboration skills, including fostering cooperation through trust and support.
- Adaptability and flexibility across environments, tasks, responsibilities, and people.
- Ability to establish methods and use specialized techniques to monitor and improve systems and processes.
- Commitment to learning and self-development, including seeking feedback and taking steps to improve knowledge and skills.
- Legal authorization to work in the country or region where the business is hiring; the company will not sponsor employment visas for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting and analyzing the performance of manufacturing operations.
- An MBA or master’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Strong Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint skills.
- Experience using SAP.
Responsibilities
- Apply critical thinking and data-driven analysis to lead change across ASR operations and, as needed, other critical areas such as Sales and Supply Chain.
- Extract insights from data and use images, charts, and conceptual frameworks to synthesize findings.
- Develop actionable recommendations.
- Create and deliver professional presentations to senior leadership.
- Collaborate with colleagues across functions and regions to implement solutions.
- Drive continuous process improvement within Finance and across ASR processes.
- Support the annual budget process, including evaluating budget plans, compiling the budget, and preparing its final presentation.
- Establish, track, and troubleshoot operational KPIs.
Benefits
- Healthcare, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, available the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- 401(k) with match.
- Life insurance.
- AD&D insurance.
- Short-term disability.
- Vacation time.
- Holiday time.
- Sick time.
- Potential company sponsorship for professional certifications and, for top performers, MBAs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
