Sr. Operations Analyst
About The Position
The Senior Operations Analyst will drive operational excellence across ASR manufacturing operations, identifying opportunities and leading projects to improve the efficiency and sustainability of operations such as sugar refining, packaging, maintenance, and distribution. The role supports critical business decisions through analysis and establishes, tracks, and troubleshoots operational KPIs, presenting analytical work to senior ASR leadership. It reports to the Senior Director of Operations Finance. This role 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 sponsored employees at this level for certifications in Lean Six Sigma, financial planning platforms such as SAP and SAC, financial credentials such as CPA, CMA, and CFA, and, for top performers, MBAs. Previous colleagues in the role have advanced into senior operations and corporate finance positions. The position requires some travel, likely 5% of the time. Legal authorization to work in the country or region where the business is hiring is required; ASR will not sponsor employment visas for this position.
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.
- Strong Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint skills are beneficial.
- Experience using SAP is beneficial.
- Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all seniority levels through presentations, written correspondence, spreadsheets, and presentation materials.
- Systematic, fact-based problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Results orientation and accountability.
- Ability to use AI tools to increase productivity and efficiency.
- Grit, a strong hands-on work ethic, and the ability to rebound from setbacks.
- Teamwork and collaboration skills, including fostering cooperation through trust and support.
- Adaptability and flexibility in varying environments and with different 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 initiating activities to improve knowledge and skills.
- Legal authorization to work in the country or region where the business is hiring.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting and analyzing the performance of manufacturing operations.
- 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 parts of the business, including Sales and Supply Chain.
- Extract insights from data and use images, charts, and conceptual frameworks to synthesize it.
- 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 detailed evaluation of budget plans, budget compilation, and final presentation.
- Establish, track, and troubleshoot operational KPIs.
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
