Continuous Improvement & Operations Analyst
JTM Food Group, Harrison, OH, United States
Continuous Improvement & Operations Analyst
POSITION: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & OPERATONS ANALYST
REPORTS TO: SR. DIRECTOR – MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
PERKS & BENEFITS – CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & OPERATONS ANALYST
PERKS & BENEFITS – CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & OPERATONS ANALYST
Top Work Place Winner
Weekly Pay
Free Meal Buffet, Discount on JTM Products
Free Uniforms, Shoe Allowance
Free Gym Membership, Free Health Screenings
Full Medical Benefits
401K/Profit Sharing
Generous PTO
Bonus Potential (Referral Bonus, Service Bonus, etc.)
SCOPE – CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & OPERATONS ANALYST The Continuous Improvement & Operations Analyst is responsible for improving operational efficiency and supporting strategic decision‑making. This role analyzes data, leads process improvement initiatives, and helps ensure resources are used effectively to meet performance targets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & OPERATONS ANALYST Continuous Improvement
Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and A3/DMAIC methodology.
Facilitate root cause analysis and process mapping to reduce waste and increase throughput.
Implement process controls and ensure improvements are sustained long‑term.
Partner with Operations Leadership to develop and execute Continuous Improvement plans for production lines.
Improve Continuous Improvement skills of Operations Leadership through formalized training plans and continued support.
Operations Analysis
Monitor and analyze KPIs including OEE, labor utilization, downtime, and scrap/waste.
Conduct time studies, bottleneck analyses, and workflow evaluations.
Develop dashboards, reports, and visual management tools to support data‑driven decisions.
Project Management
Lead improvement and cost‑savings projects from concept through implementation.
Develop project charters, risk assessments, timelines, and resource plans.
Present project progress and operational impact to senior leadership.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Operations, Quality, HR, and Maintenance to evaluate processes and improve performance.
Provide coaching to supervisors and teams on Continuous I tools and standard work practices.
Participate in plant‑wide strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives
SUCCESS CRITERIA – CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & OPERATONS ANALYST
Safety/GMP/Food Safety/Quality policies followed
BRC Compliance
Customer requirements met
Attendance requirements met
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS – CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & OPERATONS ANALYST
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
2–5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations analysis, continuous improvement, or process improvement.
Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt preferred)
Experience building dashboards, analyzing KPIs, and presenting insights to operations leadership is strongly preferred.
Leadership style that supports a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make recommendations.
Proficiency in Excel, and data visualization.
Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, process capability, and continuous improvement principles.
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence teams across the facility.
Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Root cause analysis, process mapping and workflow analysis
Project Management
Data analysis, reporting and charting
Change management
Ability to lead a Kaizen Event
This position is an onsite position.
*JTM Food Group is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets. We participate in EVerify.
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PERKS & BENEFITS – CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & OPERATONS ANALYST
Top Work Place Winner
Weekly Pay
Free Meal Buffet, Discount on JTM Products
Free Uniforms, Shoe Allowance
Free Gym Membership, Free Health Screenings
Full Medical Benefits
401K/Profit Sharing
Generous PTO
Bonus Potential (Referral Bonus, Service Bonus, etc.)
SCOPE – CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & OPERATONS ANALYST The Continuous Improvement & Operations Analyst is responsible for improving operational efficiency and supporting strategic decision‑making. This role analyzes data, leads process improvement initiatives, and helps ensure resources are used effectively to meet performance targets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & OPERATONS ANALYST Continuous Improvement
Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and A3/DMAIC methodology.
Facilitate root cause analysis and process mapping to reduce waste and increase throughput.
Implement process controls and ensure improvements are sustained long‑term.
Partner with Operations Leadership to develop and execute Continuous Improvement plans for production lines.
Improve Continuous Improvement skills of Operations Leadership through formalized training plans and continued support.
Operations Analysis
Monitor and analyze KPIs including OEE, labor utilization, downtime, and scrap/waste.
Conduct time studies, bottleneck analyses, and workflow evaluations.
Develop dashboards, reports, and visual management tools to support data‑driven decisions.
Project Management
Lead improvement and cost‑savings projects from concept through implementation.
Develop project charters, risk assessments, timelines, and resource plans.
Present project progress and operational impact to senior leadership.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Operations, Quality, HR, and Maintenance to evaluate processes and improve performance.
Provide coaching to supervisors and teams on Continuous I tools and standard work practices.
Participate in plant‑wide strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives
SUCCESS CRITERIA – CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & OPERATONS ANALYST
Safety/GMP/Food Safety/Quality policies followed
BRC Compliance
Customer requirements met
Attendance requirements met
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS – CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & OPERATONS ANALYST
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
2–5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations analysis, continuous improvement, or process improvement.
Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt preferred)
Experience building dashboards, analyzing KPIs, and presenting insights to operations leadership is strongly preferred.
Leadership style that supports a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make recommendations.
Proficiency in Excel, and data visualization.
Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, process capability, and continuous improvement principles.
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence teams across the facility.
Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Root cause analysis, process mapping and workflow analysis
Project Management
Data analysis, reporting and charting
Change management
Ability to lead a Kaizen Event
This position is an onsite position.
*JTM Food Group is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets. We participate in EVerify.
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