Manager, Operations Data Systems

fairlife LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales fairlifes portfolio of delicious lactose-free real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company fairlife LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products please visit .

job purpose:

The Manager Operations Data Systems will play a pivotal role in manufacturing operations to advance fairlifes data driven culture. This role will partner with Operations Decision Intelligence teams and the Enterprise Applications team to drive the development delivery and adoption of scalable analytics and enterprise solutions across each of the Manufacturing facilities. The Manager will oversee a team of Operations focused analytics professionals responsible for driving a data-driven culture through strategic leadership technical expertise and stakeholder engagement. The Manager will collaborate with the Decision Intelligence (DI) and Enterprise Application teams to ensure strategic alignment and drive business improvements within Operations.

responsibilities:

Lead the design development and deployment of analytics solutions across Operations within fairlife.

Collaborate with the Decision Intelligence (DI) and Enterprise Application teams to ensure strategic alignment and execution of key projects within Operations.

Manage and mentor a team of data analysts across each manufacturing location fostering growth and technical excellence.

Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for data-driven decision-making and prioritize analytics initiatives.

Oversee the creation and maintenance of dashboards reports and visualizations that support strategic and operational goals.

Ensure data integrity performance optimization and adherence to reporting standards.

Partner with Operations teams and the Decision Intelligence teams to develop and deliver an analytics strategy that aligns with broader organizational objectives within the Decision Intelligence framework.

Drive adoption of analytics tools and platforms including Power BI Azure and Microsoft Fabric.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement innovation and customer service within the data systems and analytics team

skills/qualifications required:

58 yearsof experience in analytics data science or business intelligence including team leadership.

Proven ability totranslate business needs into scalable technical solutions.

Strong proficiency inSQLDAX anddata visualization toolssuch as Power BI.

Demonstrated success increating publishing and managing data-driven reports and dashboards.

Excellentcommunication and stakeholder managementskills.

Highlydetail-oriented with a strong commitment todata accuracy and quality.

Self-starterwith a growth mindset and a passion for data.

Comfortable working inambiguous fast-paced and entrepreneurial environments.

Experience in or supportingmanufacturing environmentsis a plus.

Bachelors degree inanalytics data science computer science or a related field.

Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication including reading and writing.

food safety requirements:

Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.

Understand observe and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.

Perform all duties necessary to meet Company Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.

Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product processes quality system or safety system.

Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients processes quality system or safety system.

Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

In the event of absence another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

position location: Coopersville MI; Goodyear AZ; or Webster NY

reports to: Senior Director Operational Excellence

travel requirements: 25%

exempt/nonexempt: exempt

fairlife LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us please email.

For Recruitment Agencies

At fairlife we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.