Continuous Improvement Manager – Analytics
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Continuous Improvement & Analytics Manager leading cross-functional process transformation and analytics initiatives. Driving operational excellence, technology adoption, and measurable value across Simplot’s food and agriculture business.
Responsibilities:
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives from conception through implementation and value realization
- Support enterprise initiatives involving process transformation, automation, analytics, artificial intelligence, system implementations, and organizational change
- Develop and implement sustainable solutions that standardize processes, improve performance, and support long-term business objectives
- Identify opportunities to leverage new technologies, automation, and advanced analytics tools
- Develop project charters, business cases, project plans, communication plans, and implementation strategies
- Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations
- Provide regular project updates, recommendations, and executive-level communications
- Lead stakeholder engagement, change management, training, and adoption activities
- Support management of the Continuous Improvement project portfolio, including prioritization, governance, status reporting, and benefit tracking
- Coordinate stakeholders across Retail, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Technology
- Collaborate with Technology, Business Solutions, and operational teams to develop Standard Operating Procedures
- Establish project KPIs, measurement frameworks, business cases, and value realization methodologies with the Analytics team
- Utilize data, reporting, and performance insights to support decision-making and measure outcomes
- Monitor and communicate project performance against financial and operational targets
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Business, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field
- 5–8+ years of experience in project management, continuous improvement, operational excellence, business transformation, or related disciplines
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, functions, and business priorities
- Strong project management, planning, and organizational leadership skills
- Experience leading multiple concurrent projects and managing competing priorities
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives within a highly matrixed organization
- Knowledge of Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, and change management methodologies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business acumen with the ability to translate insights into action
- Ability to develop business cases, quantify value, and support data-driven decision making
- Strong communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
- Experience supporting process transformation, technology implementations, and digital enablement initiatives
- Travel required: Less than 10%
Benefits:
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Post-offer criminal background check required
















