Description

Why Grande?

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com.

Did we convince you yet? If not check out our unique benefits

• Free onsite clinics.

• Free onsite fitness center.

• Free healthy snacks throughout facility.

• Health and wellness reimbursement program.

• Associate cheese purchasing program.

• Two-year mentorship program.

• Relaxation rooms (based on location).

• Coffee and gelato bar (based on location).

• State of the art corporate building: https://www.grande.com/careers/#office

• Hybrid work offering (3 days in office and 2 days remote).

Why Fond du Lac?

In Fond du Lac (FDL) you get the full four-season experience – warm in the summer with highs reaching into the 80s and plenty of sunshine for golf, biking, camping and live music under the open sky, and brisk air in the winter with average temps in the 20s and ample snow for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and winter festivals. The greater FDL area (population 43,000) is easy to get around and roughly an hour drive to almost all major metros in the state (Milwaukee, Madison and Fox Cities/Green Bay). We’ve been rated “Top 100” in job growth among small U.S. metro areas. Additionally, our cost of living is 4% below the national average and you’ll pay 21% less for housing, rent and property taxes compared to the rest of the country. From wonderful educational partners (public and private K12 schools and three local colleges/universities), a plethora of things to do/see, and a vibrant business and commerce community…learn more about how you can call Fond du Lac, HOME!

Job Summary

Grande is seeking a highly analytical and data-driven candidate to join our team as a Senior Operations Systems & Data Analyst. In this role, you will leverage data to oversee and optimize operational systems and processes, driving efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement. Collaborating closely with the Operational Excellence team, you will lead projects, analyze performance metrics, and deliver actionable insights to leadership. This role will navigate between strategic thinking and detailed execution, effectively communicating complex ideas to diverse audiences, and thrives in changing environments.

What you need to be considered for the role:

• 4 Year Bachelors Degree in Finance, Operations, Business, Engineering or other related field required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Five (5) or more years of related experience in an analytical role working with large data sets is required.

• Advanced proficiency in data analysis systems such as MS Excel, Access, Power BI, and Tableau.

• Ability to quickly from big-picture thinking to managing the relevant detail.

• Ability to communicate complex information effectively in written and verbal formats to various situations and audiences.

• Critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems

• Ability to effectively manage unstructured situations, anticipating needs and developing solutions.

• Advanced spreadsheet, presentation, and document development skills.

• Financial modeling skills.

• Ability to influence, shape thinking, and develop multi-year relationships with leadership and above-level personnel.

• Ability to lead project work streams, emphasizing the ability to build collaborative relationships within the organization.

• Familiarity with process mapping tools and software (e.g., Visio)

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Bachelors Degree or better in Business Administration