Operations Data Analyst

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, fairlife’s 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 fairlife.com.

job purpose:

The Operations Data Analyst will play a critical role in advancing fairlife’s data driven manufacturing operations to drive continuous improvement on key performance indicators.   This position is responsible for collaborating with the Operations Teams and the Decision Intelligence (DI) teams to develop data analytics solutions to enable decision making in support of Operational Excellence.  This role will leverage fairlife’s Unified Factory Data Model (UFDM) and analytics platform to create reporting and analytic solutions to enable operational decision making at each of the factories

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with factory leadership and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and implement data and reporting strategies aligned with operational goals.
• Lead the development, deployment, and maintenance of Power BI dashboards and reports that support decision-making at all levels of the factory.
• Analyze operational datasets to uncover insights and trends to enable decision making at all levels of the organization.
• Drive the adoption and integration of the UFDM and analytics platform at each of the manufacturing facilities and throughout Operations.
• Partner with engineering, IT, and DI teams to identify and acquire new machine-level data points and ensure data accuracy and completeness through validation.
• Maintain consistent visual and reporting standards across multiple Power BI workspaces and applications.
• Ensure data governance practices are aligned and upheld within the Decision Intelligence teams strategic framework.
• Provide training and support to end users to enhance data literacy and ensure effective use of BI tools.

skills/qualifications required: 

• •    Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
  •    Strong technical expertise in data modeling, visualization, and analytics, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
  •    Proficiency in SQL and DAX programming languages.
  •    Demonstrated experience in developing and managing Power BI dashboards and reports.
  •    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
  •    Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
  •    Detail oriented to ensure data integrity and accuracy
  •    Self-starter with a growth mindset and a passion for data
  •    Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment

working conditions and physical requirements:

• requirement- 40 hours per week with additional hours as required.
• Ability to flex shift as needed.  
• Possible 3 hours sitting/3 hours standing/2 hours walking.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Reaching/bending.
• Exposure to hazards (machinery, confined spaces, etc.) 
• Specific atmospheric conditions - AMMONIA

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.

how fairlife nourishes you:

At fairlife, we believe in better - and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups

fairlife’s nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are - supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.

position location: Webster, NY 

reports to: Manager, Operations Data Systems

travel requirements: 15%

exempt/nonexempt: Exempt

*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Base pay range:

$85,000—$95,000 USD

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, 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 [email protected].

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.

As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.

Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.