Senior Supply Chain Continuous Improvement & Projects Analyst bei Darigold

Darigold is seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement & Projects Analyst to join its Bulk Milk Hauling team. This team oversees milk collection from more than 200 dairy farms across the Pacific Northwest and coordinates inter-facility bulk fluid movements among manufacturing plants nationwide. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing the team’s portfolio of process improvement initiatives and analyzing extensive operational and financial data. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and accelerating progress toward key strategic objectives.

In this role, you will lead projects that involve close coordination and collaboration with plant operations, the commercial team, farm producers, and third-party haulers. Your success will hinge on strong communication skills and the ability to adapt your approach to effectively engage a diverse group of stakeholders. Proficiency in simplifying complex processes—particularly through Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies—is essential. You should also be adept at analyzing and interpreting large data sets and translating insights into actionable, data-driven narratives that support and sustain process improvements. This role requires a balanced combination of analytical thinking, project management, and transportation expertise, along with a proactive attitude and a willingness to continuously learn and grow.

What You Will Do

• Analyze complex operational and financial data to uncover cost-saving opportunities and enhance efficiency across producers, manufacturing plants, and transportation partners.
• Contribute to hauler rate negotiations by overseeing contract management, assessing supplier performance, and pursuing strategies to reduce total cost of ownership.
• Identify and implement process improvements by analyzing performance gaps, developing data-driven solutions, and leveraging large datasets to support informed decision-making and drive sustainable, continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the financial and operational outcomes of improvement initiatives.
• Conduct independent, detailed analyses to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Establish systems for tracking, monitoring, and reporting on the performance of implemented improvement projects.
• Design, build, and maintain supply chain performance dashboards and reports using Power BI, SQL, and advanced Excel, while developing standardized templates, scorecards, and metrics to ensure data accuracy and improve supplier performance.
• Play a key role in supplier performance oversight by contributing to the planning and execution of QBRs.
• Propose and assist in implementing technologies, tools, and process enhancements to boost data accuracy and operational efficiency.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Transportation, Operations Management, or closely related field
• 2-5 years of experience in a closely related area

Nice to Have’s

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification is a plus
• Skilled in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Experienced in managing projects and analyzing data using advanced tools such as Excel, SQL, and Power BI.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities, execute tasks efficiently, and effectively prioritize in fast-paced changing environment.
• Confident in presenting insights and recommendations with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Self-motivated, driven by a sense of urgency, and adept at collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Willing and able to travel regionally within the Darigold PNW footprint.

Benefits of Working at Darigold

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

• 401K with competitive employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits 
• Employer paid life & disability coverage  
• Paid time off and paid holidays 
• 8 weeks (about 2 months) paid parental Leave  
• Education assistance  
• Employee assistance program 
•  Compensation range: $99,548.46-$149,322.69 (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.