Analyst, Operations Excellence

homechef; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k program

Paid holidays, sick time and vacation

Job summary

Home Chef is seeking an Operations Excellence Analyst to lead strategy and data-driven initiatives within our cross-functional fulfillment teams in Chicago. You will own KPI reporting, demand forecasting, and tooling enhancements, partnering with IT and CI to turn insights into improvements across plants.

This role requires 10% travel and a four-year degree with 2+ years in ops or data analytics. Strong Excel/Sheets, JavaScript, HTML and CSS skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math preferred.
• 2+ years in operations, management consulting, or data analysis role.
• Excellent analytical skills; strong capabilities in Excel, Google Sheets and Google Scripts.

Responsibilities

• Own high-priority strategic projects including analysis, project management and recommendations.
• Support 3rd party vendors with tools to coordinate delivery between sites and customers.
• Continuously optimize production plans and planning tools to support plant function.
• Develop models to monitor facility capacity, machinery usage, labor, and production, and visualize operational data.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Google Sheets

Google Scripts

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

STEM preferred

Tools

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Job description

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo ! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.

Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings.

Sometimes referred to as Home Chef’s operations "SWAT" team, the Ops Ex team works on cross-functional initiatives that help to define the future state of the operations organization. The team prides themselves on being great problem solvers and thought partners. The Ops Ex team is a key partner to the fulfillment team, creating and maintaining technologically-driven tools to enable more efficient processes, and serving as the operations organization’s center for strategy development.

The Operations Excellence Analyst helps lead the strategy function, and the 'digital SWAT' function, which runs KPI reporting, demand forecasting, procurement excellence and data analytics. The Analyst Is responsible for supporting the priorities and expectations of the team, delivering strategic recommendations, and acting as a key subject matter expert and partner to fulfillment teams.

Detailed Responsibilities

Strategic Project Work

• Own high priority project work as necessary. Includes analysis, project management, and strategic recommendations
• Support 3rd party vendors with tools and guidance to coordinate delivery between sites and customers
• Continuously optimize production plans and planning tools to support plant function

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Develop models and methodologies to monitor success of multiple facets of the business (facility capacity, machinery usage, labor, production, etc.)
• Find innovative ways to make data actionable for our production teams - build processes to better collect, store, and visualize operational data in a meaningful and impactful way
• Enable data-driven decision making by reporting on core KPIs and performing ad-hoc analyses

Setting strategic priorities

• Oversee fulfillment KPIs & reporting; use data to identify highest-impact project work
• Help team to structure project work and deliver clear, data-driven recommendations
• Drive project work from strategy to project recommendation and partner with CI team for implementation with the fulfillment teams.

Collaboration with operations technology team

• Develop V1.0 of tools and reporting to support efficiency and quality improvements at the plants
• Act as conduit between plants and IT for targeted quick support and results
• Partner with operations technology team as business lead in the development of technology-driven applications to implement in the plants

This position requires 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Preferred
• 2+ years work experience in operations, management consulting, or data analysis role
• Excellent analytical skills; strong capabilities in Excel, Google Sheets and Google Scripts.
• 1+ years of experience with Javascript, HTML, CSS & common coding languages
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong prioritization and project management skills
• Excellent communication skills, with experience creating buy in with a range of stakeholders such as hourly employees, customers, suppliers, and executives
• Proactive in identifying problems and finding innovative solutions
• Ability to understand the big picture as well as exceptional attention to detail
• Skilled at dealing with ambiguity and working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience spearheading execution on large-scale, high-impact projects
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

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Perks and Benefits

• Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
• 401k program
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

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