Sr. Operations Analyst

Florida Crystals / ASR Group • Baltimore, MD

5d • $96,000 - $178,000

About The Position

The Senior Operations Analyst drives operational excellence across ASR manufacturing operations, identifying opportunities and leading projects to improve efficiency and sustainability across activities such as 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 leadership. The position reports to the Senior Director of Operations Finance.

This role is part of ASR’s talent development pipeline 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, financial planning platform, and financial certifications, as well as MBAs for top performers. Prior employees in the role have advanced into senior operations and corporate finance positions.

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 in Engineering; industrial, mechanical, chemical, or civil engineering is specified.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making using an objective, data-first approach.
• Clear and confident communication with stakeholders at all seniority levels through verbal presentations, written correspondence, spreadsheets, and presentation materials.
• Results orientation and accountability.
• Ability to use AI tools to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Strong work ethic, resilience, and ability to rebound from setbacks.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills, including fostering cooperation, trust, and support.
• Adaptability and flexibility across varying environments, tasks, responsibilities, and people.
• Ability to monitor and improve system and process performance using continuous-improvement methods.
• Commitment to learning, seeking feedback, and developing knowledge and skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the country or region where the business is hiring; employment visa sponsorship is not offered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting and analyzing manufacturing operations performance.
• Strong Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience using SAP.
• An MBA or a master's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.

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 through detailed evaluation of budget plans, budget compilation, and final presentation.
• Establish, track, and troubleshoot operational KPIs.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, 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 sponsorship for certifications and, for top performers, an MBA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level