Bakery Performance Senior Analyst — Lean Six Sigma

Otis Spunkmeyer, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture

Health & Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Retirement Plan

Growth & Development

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries is seeking a Senior Analyst, Bakery Performance & Process Improvement to join our Van Nuys bakery team. You will lead production reporting, performance analysis, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across cross-functional projects to boost efficiency and operational culture.

The role requires Lean/Six Sigma background, 3–5 years in related fields, and strong data visualization skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited two-year college, technical school, or equivalent.
• Three to five years of related experience in process improvement, operations analysis, manufacturing, or project management.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Green Belt certification/training.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated project management and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and Power BI.
• Ability to interpret procedures, analyze operational data, prepare reports, and effectively communicate findings to employees and leadership.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and frequently stand, walk, and lift up to 10 lbs., with occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production and operational performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Manage and support cross-functional project teams to improve bakery performance and operational effectiveness.
• Develop reporting, dashboards, and presentations to support data-driven decision making.
• Drive process improvement efforts that enhance productivity, quality, and operational consistency.
• Collaborate with bakery leadership and stakeholders to implement sustainable solutions and strengthen organizational culture.
• Monitor project progress and communicate results, recommendations, and performance metrics to leadership teams.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in an analytical field

Tools

SQL

DAX

Visual Basic

Job description

Aspire Bakeries is seeking a Senior Analyst, Bakery Performance & Process Improvement to join our Van Nuys bakery team. You will lead production reporting, performance analysis, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across cross-functional projects to boost efficiency and operational culture.

The role requires Lean/Six Sigma background, 3–5 years in related fields, and strong data visualization skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.