Operations Excellence Analyst Chicago, IL

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.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 ResponsibilitiesStrategic Project WorkOwn 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 & ReportingDevelop 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 PrioritiesOversee 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 TeamDevelop 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.QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math preferred.2+ years of work experience in operations, management consulting, or data analysis role.Excellent analytical skills; strong capabilities in Excel, Google Sheets, and Google Scripts.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.More About Us

Perks and Benefits

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.How We Work Together

We are humble team players.We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.We take ownership.We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.

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