Johnsonville Location: Global Headquarters
Members of the project & change management team partner with others throughout the business to effectively and efficiently execute key projects and implement changes within the organization. Members of this team bring the organization and leadership skills needed to successfully move projects forward and ensure appropriate audiences are aware, involved and equipped to implement changes.
Position Overview
SPARK (Superlative Performance Aligning Resources and Knowledge) is Johnsonvilles enterprise productivity and transformation program. As a SPARK Business Transformation Analyst, you will support identification, analysis, and execution of productivity and cost improvement opportunities across the enterprise. This role blends business analysis, process improvement and change enablement to help Johnsonville unlock value at scale. Successful candidates will be highly collaborative and have a strong desire and curiosity to learn our business.
Responsibilities
Identify, scope, and structure new SPARK productivity and transformation opportunities globally; define problem statements, objectives, success measures, and stakeholder alignment
Develop and maintain an enterprise-wide intake, prioritization, and pipeline management process to capture, evaluate, and mature ideas into executable initiatives
Plan and facilitate discovery and requirements workshops (process, policy, data, technology) to surface insights, align stakeholders, and translate needs into actionable work
Develop options analyses and business cases (value, cost, feasibility, risk) and translate recommendations into clear project charters, roadmaps, and deliverables
Quantify, baseline, and track benefits (cost, capacity, service, complexity reduction) in partnership with Finance; support benefits realization reporting and variance explanations
Provide SPARK program analytics and governance support (pipeline health, milestone tracking, KPI dashboards, decision logs) and recommend improvements to the operating model
Perform overall SPARK Program analysis to identify and close gaps and create focal points for improvement
Facilitate and lead teams
Partner with project and program managers to support planning, execution, and delivery of key initiatives
Education
Bachelors degree in Business, Operations, Finance, Analytics, or related field
Experience
5+ years of experience in business analysis, process improvement, operations, finance or consulting
Manufacturing or CPG experience preferred
Experience supporting enterprise transformation initiatives
Exposure to change management or benefits tracking
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training or certification
Skills
Strong analytical, structured problem solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to map processes and synthesize insights
Proficiency with Excel; data visualization tools a plus
Clear communicator - able to translate complex ideas
Ability to facilitate and lead teams
Comfort working in ambiguity and across functions
Curiosity and passion for continuous improvement and measurable outcomes
Other Requirements
Benefits and Compensation
Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
About our Company
Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!
Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.
We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.