Continuous Improvement & Analytics Manager
Role Overview
Leads strategic improvement initiatives across AgriBusiness to drive operational excellence, process optimization, productivity, and value realization.
Partners with Retail, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Technology, and Analytics teams on cross-functional projects from concept through implementation.
Applies project management, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making to implement sustainable solutions and measurable outcomes.
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Role overview
Leads strategic improvement initiatives across AgriBusiness to drive operational excellence, process optimization, productivity, and value realization.
Partners with Retail, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Technology, and Analytics teams on cross-functional projects from concept through implementation.
Applies project management, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making to implement sustainable solutions and measurable outcomes.
Continuous improvement and project leadership
- Lead improvement initiatives from conception through implementation and value realization.
- Support process transformation, automation, analytics, AI, system implementations, and organizational change.
- Develop sustainable solutions that standardize processes and improve performance.
- Identify technology, automation, and advanced analytics opportunities.
- Develop project charters, business cases, project plans, communication plans, and implementation strategies.
- Manage scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
- Communicate project updates and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
- Lead stakeholder engagement, change management, training, and adoption activities.
- Support portfolio prioritization, governance, status reporting, and benefit tracking.
Cross-functional partnership and analytics
- Coordinate improvement opportunities across Retail, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Technology.
- Collaborate with Technology, Business Solutions, and operational teams to develop standard operating procedures for implemented changes.
- Work with Analytics to set project KPIs, measurement frameworks, business cases, and value realization methods.
- Use data, reporting, and performance insights to support decisions, prioritize opportunities, and measure outcomes.
- Monitor and communicate performance against financial and operational targets.
Education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree 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 across multiple stakeholders, functions, and business priorities.
Skills and capabilities
- Strong project management, planning, and organizational leadership skills; able to manage concurrent projects and competing priorities.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and change management methodologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business acumen; able 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.
Location and travel
- The description lists Simplot Headquarters in Boise and a remote USA location.
- Travel required is less than 10%.
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