Home Chef

Home Chef is a meal solution provider through online meal kit delivery service and in store.

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Operations Excellence Analyst

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Employer Provided Salary: 85,000-95,000 Annually

This Is Who We Are
Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.
Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life; therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We're eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef's offerings.
Overview
Sometimes referred to as Home Chef's operations "SWAT" team, the Ops Ex team works on cross-functional initiatives that help to define the future state of the operations organization. The team prides themselves on being great problem solvers and thought partners. The Ops Ex team is a key partner to the fulfillment team, creating and maintaining technologically-driven tools to enable more efficient processes, and serving as the operations organization's center for strategy development.
The Operations Excellence Analyst helps lead the strategy function, and the 'digital SWAT' function, which runs KPI reporting, demand forecasting, procurement excellence and data analytics. The Analyst Is responsible for supporting the priorities and expectations of the team, delivering strategic recommendations, and acting as a key subject matter expert and partner to fulfillment teams.
Responsibilities
Strategic Project Work:

Own high priority project work as necessary. Includes analysis, project management, and strategic recommendations
Support 3rd party vendors with tools and guidance to coordinate delivery between sites and customers
Continuously optimize production plans and planning tools to support plant function

Data Analysis & Reporting:

Develop models and methodologies to monitor success of multiple facets of the business (facility capacity, machinery usage, labor, production, etc.)
Find innovative ways to make data actionable for our production teams - build processes to better collect, store, and visualize operational data in a meaningful and impactful way
Enable data-driven decision making by reporting on core KPIs and performing ad-hoc analyses

Setting strategic priorities:

Oversee fulfillment KPIs & reporting; use data to identify highest-impact project work
Help team to structure project work and deliver clear, data-driven recommendations
Drive project work from strategy to project recommendation and partner with CI team for implementation with the fulfillment teams.

Collaboration with operations technology team:

Develop V1.0 of tools and reporting to support efficiency and quality improvements at the plants
Act as conduit between plants and IT for targeted quick support and results
Partner with operations technology team as business lead in the development of technology-driven applications to implement in the plants

This position requires 10% travel.
Qualifications

Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Preferred
2+ years work experience in operations, management consulting, or data analysis role
Excellent analytical skills; strong capabilities in Excel, Google Sheets and Google Scripts.
1+ years of experience with Javascript, HTML, CSS & common coding languages
Continuous improvement mindset
Strong prioritization and project management skills
Excellent communication skills, with experience creating buy in with a range of stakeholders such as hourly employees, customers, suppliers, and executives
Proactive in identifying problems and finding innovative solutions
Ability to understand the big picture as well as exceptional attention to detail
Skilled at dealing with ambiguity and working in a fast-paced environment
Experience spearheading execution on large-scale, high-impact projects
Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Salary range: $85,000-$95,000
More About Us
Perks and benefits:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - benefits start the 1st day of the month following your start date
Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability
401(k) Employer match
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for qualified Medical, Dependent Care, Parking, or Transit expenses
Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy, holidays and sick time
Generous Parental Leave
State-of-the-art office in the historic Old Post Office building in downtown Chicago, close to multiple Metra and CTA options, and amenities such as a food court, onsite gym, and communal rooftop space
Discounts on Home Chef meal kits and at Kroger stores
Casual dress in a fun, friendly, and collaborative work environment

Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
How We Work Together
We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.
We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.
We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.
Be at Home at Home Chef
We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you'll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.
We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at [email protected] .
Home Chef is an equal opportunity employer.
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Mikiel Curtis

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager

INCLUSION ALL AROUND

Ensuring employees can work authentically

Mikiel Curtis believes that diverse environments offer greater exposure to different ideas and skills, which encourages everyone to share their unique selves. That’s why he’s so eager to build upon Home Chef’s current diversity efforts. Curtis is especially excited to extend some of the corporate office’s equity initiatives, such as employee resource groups, to teams based at Home Chef’s plants nationwide. “It’s important that associates at our facilities feel a sense of belonging when they go to work every day,” he said.

I love that I get to cultivate an environment that allows people to flourish as their authentic selves.

Stone S.

Senior Director of Business Analytics

Building Culture

Creating a welcoming environment for all

As a leader, Stone knows that one of his responsibilities is to mold the culture of his team. The senior director of business analytics works with Home Chef’s human resource partners to bring in candidates that have diverse backgrounds and a wide range of experience. He also places a high priority on building a welcoming environment where everybody feels comfortable expressing themselves.

Some of the most impactful aspects that we as leaders across the organization can have is in how we build out and shape the culture of our teams.

Maya Iyer

Senior Manager, New Product Development

CREATING CONNECTIONS

Hosting events that bring everyone together

Iyer is a senior manager of new product development, but she also plays an active role in Home Chef’s cross-functional group, HC Connect. The group organizes social events that promote a sense of belonging across the company and also collaborates with the many affinity groups at Home Chef. Recently, Iyer attended a Mardi Gras trivia night where she learned about Creole culture and Spanish law.

I try to attend as many events as possible. I want to support my peers, but I also walk away with more than I expected, whether it’s a piece of trivia or understanding someone’s perspective in a new light.

What are Home Chef Perks + Benefits

Culture

Volunteer in local community

We offer volunteer days at The Greater Chicago Food Depository. Our Employee Resource Groups are actively engaged in volunteer events throughout the year.

Partners with nonprofits

Home Chef has partnerships with The Greater Chicago Food Depository and Feeding America.

Open door policy

OKR operational model

Team based strategic planning

Pair programming

Open office floor plan

Employee resource groups

Flexible work schedule

You know your schedule best!

Remote work program

Diversity