- Professional
- Office in Warren
Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!
Summary: Blount Fine Foods is seeking a proactive and analytical Business Analyst to join our Digital Portfolio team. In this role, you will work closely with Project Managers, business and technology teams from initial discovery phase through to the operational transition of large digital transformation initiatives. You will be responsible for generating key business analysis artifacts – such as RFIs, Market Analysis, Gap Analysis, Requirements Documentation – and leading change management activities including communication, training and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
Your work will directly support our mission to deliver high quality food products efficiently and safely, while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic, innovative environment where your contributions make a real difference.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Discovery & Research:
- Generate key business analysis artifacts including RFIs, market analysis, feasibility analysis and vendor evaluations.
- Business Process Analysis & Documentation:
- Analyze and document current business processes across food manufacturing operations, supply chain, corporate office and other supporting business entities
- Create detailed process maps, workflow diagrams and supporting documentation.
- Requirements Gathering & Solution Recommendation:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business, technical and transition requirements.
- Recommend processes and technology improvements to address identified gaps.
- Testing & Implementation Quality Assurance:
- Develop and execute test plans to validate changes and ensure quality outcomes during the implementation phase of larger digital transformation projects.
- Change Management & Training
- Support change management activities during project lifecycle of large digital transformation projects, including communication, training needs assessment, and development of training materials
- Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather input, present findings and drive consensus.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field
- 2+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in manufacturing, supply chain or food industry
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with stakeholders.
- Project management experience; Agile / Scrum experience a plus
- Certifications such as CCBA and/or Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt are preferred.
Our Total Compensation Package Includes:
- Medical, dental and vision benefits.
- 401k with Company match.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays.
- Education Assistance Program.
- Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
- Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location.
- Discretionary Annual Bonus Program.
