Sr. Operations Analyst

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, Lyles, 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.

This position is a key part of the talent pool development for the ASR organization. This is an ideal role for an ambitious and motivated professional who wishes to deepen their understanding of consumer products and manufacturing, while contributing to a leading global business and growing their career. As a strong believer in personal development, ASR has previously sponsored employees at this level to complete certifications in Lean Six Sigma, financial planning platforms (e.g., SAP, SAC), financial certifications (CPA, CMA, CFA) and for top performers, MBAs.

ASR Group hires the best for this role and actively accelerates their careers: prior colleagues in this role have been promoted into senior operations and corporate finance roles.

Detailed Roles and 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

Education and/or Experience

• 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
• 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

Essential Capabilities / Competencies

• Analytical Thinking & Decision Making - Identifies and understands trends and/or issues; connects data points through analysis to arrive at a logical conclusion.
• Business & Financial Acumen - Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the financial, accounting, marketing and operational functions of our organization; interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better corporate decisions.
• Effective Communication - Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner by tailoring ones message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.
• Customer Orientation - Keeps internal and/or external customer(s) in mind at all times. Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs. Assists business partners and customers to achieve their work goals via application of their own skills and knowledge; strives to provide consistent customer satisfaction.
• Establishes Trust - Gaining the confidence and faith of others by actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming, integrious and vulnerable.
• Problem-Solving - Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.
• Results Orientation & Accountability - Takes accountability, identifies, executes and drives actions to consistently achieve desired results.
• 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.
• Self-Development - Seeks feedback on one's strengths and weaknesses and initiates activities to increase or enhance their knowledge, skills, and proficiency in order to perform more effectively or enhance their career.

Location of Role

• Chalmette, LA
• 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

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