Darigold is looking for an Operations Analyst to maintain accurate and timely production data maintenance & reporting.

Key elements of this role are understanding the cost structure of manufacturing, relating to both milk components as well as plant operations, and using this knowledge to support the production teams. This position will work cross-functionally with Plant Operations and Corporate Finance (Cost Accounting, Plant Controllers) to ensure the accurate recording of production and shipments of finished products including managing inventory usage and warehouse movements. Supporting the development of plant budgets and working with the continuous improvement team to support transformation efforts. This role will be a central resource for the production specialist, located in Idaho and Montana.

What You Will Do

· Close production batches for bulk and finished good items. Check for pending, WIP, completed batches. Audit ingredient and packaging usage and work with the plant finance team to submit bill of material updates. Analyze potential variances associated with changes.

· Process ship confirmations for Bulk Fluid sales, complete settlement process with customers.

· Participate in plant budget process. Evaluate variances between run rate and forecast and document adjustments to be made.

· Work with plant operations teams to improve processes and optimize existing procures. Support CI efforts in waste elimination.

· Serves as SME for Production Specialist, resolving complex issues, questions, and requests. Creates training plans to on board new team members

· Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

· Advanced skills with Excel, Word and Outlook. Including pivot tables and charting

· Strong analytical skills

· Experience working with enterprise systems (Oracle a plus) and reporting tools.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills. Conveys information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents

· Emphasis on details, accuracy and precision of transactions required

· Excellent ability to organize information, manages tasks and projects, and use available tools to effectively contribute to the organization.

· Ability to work well with others in a team environment

· Must be able to work on projects with minimal supervision

· Willing to work occasional weekend-day/holidays to meet deadlines

· Ability to travel (up to 25%)

Nice to Have’s

· Previous experience compiling reports, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

· A Batchelor’s Degree in Business, finance, accounting, or supply chain preferred.

· At least three years of experience in the food processing industry, preferably dairy, working in a plant operations or finance role.

Benefits of Working at Darigold

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:

· Employer 401K contribution of up to 9%

· Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits

· Employer paid life & disability coverage

· Paid time off and paid holidays

· 8 weeks paid parental leave

· Education assistance

· Employee assistance program

· Community giving through matching donations

· Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program

· Compensation range: $min - $max (individual wage based on previous experience, knowledge and skills)

Our Commitment to Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.