Sr. Operations Analyst

Asr Group; California; On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

AD&D

Paid time off

Job summary

ASR Group is seeking a Senior Operations Analyst to drive operational excellence across its manufacturing operations. You will identify opportunities, lead data-driven projects, and track KPIs while presenting insights to senior leadership.

This role reports to the Senior Director of Operations Finance and requires collaboration across regions and functions. The job emphasizes continuous improvement, data visualization, and effective communication to influence critical business decisions.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years hands-on engineering or operations experience with data analysis and continuous improvement.
• Experience supporting and analyzing manufacturing operations is a plus.
• B.A. or B.S. in Engineering required; MBA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Apply data-driven analysis to lead change across ASR operations.
• Extract insights using visuals, charts, and frameworks to synthesize data.
• Develop actionable recommendations.
• Create and deliver presentations to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with ASR colleagues across functions and regions.
• Drive continuous process improvement within Finance and across ASR processes.
• Support ASR’s annual budget process, including evaluation of all budget plans and final presentation.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

AI tools

Adaptability

Education

B.A. or B.S. in Engineering

MBA in finance/accounting preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

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The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

OVERVIEW

The Senior Operations Analyst will drive operational excellence across ASR manufacturing operations – the single most important driver of ASR profitability. The Senior Operations Analyst will identify opportunities and lead projects aimed at improving the efficiency and sustainability of ASR operations (e.g., sugar refining, packaging, maintenance, distribution) while supporting some of the business’s most critical decisions through analysis. Additionally, this role will establish, track, troubleshoot operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and present their analytical work to senior ASR leadership. The Senior Operations Analyst reports to the Senior Director of Operations Finance.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply critical thinking and data-driven analysis to lead change across ASR’s operations and as needed, other critical parts of business (Sales, Supply Chain)
• Extract insights from data and effectively use images, charts, and conceptual frameworks to synthesize that data
• Develop actionable recommendations
• Create and deliver professional presentations to senior leadership
• Collaborate with ASR colleagues across functions and regions in implementing solutions
• Drive continuous process improvement within Finance and across all ASR processes
• Support ASR’s annual budget process, to include detailed evaluation of all budget plans, budget compilation, and final presentation

WORK EXPERIENCES

• 2-5 years of hands-on engineering or operations experience is required, including experience with data analysis, model building, and continuous improvement
• Experience supporting and analyzing performance of manufacturing operations is a plus

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• B.A. or B.S. required in Engineering (industrial, mechanical, chemical or civil)
• An M.B.A. or master’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred but not required

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving & Decision Making - approaches problems with an unbiased, objective, and data-first approach
• Effective Communication – communicates clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels of seniority through verbal presentations, written correspondence, spreadsheets, and presentation materials
• Problem-Solving – Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.
• Results Orientation & Accountability
• Leverage AI – Use AI tools to increase productivity and efficiency
• Grit, strong roll up your sleeves work ethic and rebound from setbacks
• Experience using SAP – beneficial
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others
• Adaptability/Flexibility – Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities and people
• Continuous Improvement – Establishes methods and utilizes specialized techniques to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes
• Always Learning & Self-Development – Seeks feedback on one’s strengths and weaknesses and initiates activities to increase or enhance their knowledge, skills, and proficiency to perform more effectively or enhance their career

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Some travel is required (likely 5% of time)
• ASR Group is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the country/region where the business is hiring is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas for this position

SALARY PAY RANGE: $96,000-$178,000

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 401(k) with match, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, vacation, holiday and sick time.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.