Sr Business Analyst - Lean Six Sigma

Do you want to work for a global company that creates remarkable experiences through people, products, and food? If you want to be part of a rewarding People First culture that values relationships, trust, and taking the long view, then this is the place for you. Henny Penny was named the 2021 Dayton Business of the Year for many good reasons. Read on to learn more!

The Sr Business Analyst - Lean Six Sigma’s primary responsibility is to analyze current processes, identify areas for improvement, and lead projects to implement changes that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and standardize processes. This role will involve collecting and analyzing data, developing process maps, and using statistical tools to measure the impact of changes. This role serves as a mentor and coach to Lean projects across the business and will include training team members on Lean Six Sigma principles and techniques.
 

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to work for a company that is 100% employee-owned. As an employee-owner, you will be enrolled in our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) program following one year of service. This is a qualified retirement plan that is separate from your 401k and consists only of Henny Penny shares that will be paid out when you retire (or when you leave the company, but we hope you’ll stay)
• Annual company performance bonus in addition to base salary
• Flexibility to work from home 2 days per week
• Defined career paths so you’ll always know what’s next and what steps can get where you want to go
• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement and unlimited free access to LinkedIn Learning courses
• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays
• Expanded onsite wellness clinic offering preventive care services such as wellness screenings, annual physicals, and related lab work at no cost to employee-owners
• Achieve total well-being at our new Wellspring and Owners Hall facility, featuring 24/7 fitness center with a wide variety of cardio and strength training equipment. This facility reflects our continuous evolution in supporting our valued employee owners.
• Activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide Thanksgiving Dinner

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop process flow maps following industry standards, maintain documentation for process improvements.
• Analyze current processes to identify pain points and areas for improvement.
• Collect and analyze data to support process improvement initiatives.
• Use Lean Six Sigma tools to measure impact and prioritize identified improvement opportunities.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma projects to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify underlying issues.
• Use data-driven approaches to solve complex problems.
• Ensure process improvements align with organizational goals.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement changes and mitigate risks associated with process changes.
• Document the business requirements and translate them into functional specifications for those solutions that require a change to existing or new technology.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gain buy-in for improvement initiatives.
• Implement best practices for process improvement while following a standard approach.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented changes by defining and measuring KPIs.
• Assist in the development of a business case to support project funding.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on project status.
• Train and mentor team members on Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on Lean Six Sigma.
• Develop and maintain a culture of continuous improvement through engagement and coaching.
• Serve as the key contact for the business in select topic areas.
• Research and evaluate alternative approaches and recommend efficient and cost-effective solutions.
• Provide subject matter expertise in multiple systems.
• Consistently models the Company Values and Expected Behaviors
• Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required; Black Belt preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools.
• Ability to facilitate Lean Six Sigma training and conduct workshops.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to use BI applications to track, monitor and report benefits/business impact.
• Ability to use process mapping applications like Prime, MS-Visio
• Proven track record of leading successful improvement projects.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing industry is a plus.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and quality.
• Strong understanding of business processes and operations.

About Us

We’re known in our industry for making the best commercial food equipment in the world. Every day, millions of people eat in restaurants operating Henny Penny equipment. We’re a behind-the-scenes engine in the world’s most demanding kitchens, including long-term partners like McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, KFC, and Wendy’s. We’re 1,000+ employee-owners who thrive by living a People First mission: to support employees in becoming the best version of themselves both personally and professionally.

We recently completed the largest expansion in our history with the addition of 150,000 square feet on our Eaton campus. This expansion drives development of the world’s most reliable, easy-to-use equipment with an innovative new space for global research and development. We have several collaborative spaces for our project teams, a dedicated electrical engineering lab for our hardware and software engineers, a full model shop for rapid prototyping, and a brand-new test lab that has 300 feet of hood space to test new equipment on our product roadmap. On top of that, we have a new state-of-the-art kitchen for our food science group to meet with our customers, understand what they need, and then dial in our equipment to help them make legendary menu items.

Henny Penny is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.