Job DescriptionMain responsibilities:Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
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Data Strategy, Governance & Ownership
- Develops and executes the FSQA data and analytics strategy aligned to enterprise food safety, quality, and regulatory objectives
- Owns FSQA data governance, including standardization of data definitions, structures, and reporting frameworks across all systems and sites
- Establishes data quality, validation, and audit processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of FSQA data
Analytics, Insights & Risk Identification
- Leads advanced analytics to identify food safety and quality trends, risks, and opportunities across data sources (e.g., audits, regulatory inspections, environmental monitoring, customer feedback, pest control)
- Develops predictive and risk-based models to proactively identify emerging issues and prioritize mitigation efforts
- Translates complex datasets into actionable insights and recommendations that inform decision-making at plant, corporate, and executive levels
Reporting, Visualization & Performance Enablement
- Designs, develops, and deploys enterprise dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools to provide real-time visibility into FSQA performance
- Defines and standardizes KPIs across manufacturing and supplier programs, ensuring alignment and consistency
- Delivers executive-level reporting and presentations to communicate performance, risks, and opportunities clearly and effectively
Data Architecture, Systems & Integration
- Partners with IT and data engineering teams to design and implement scalable data architecture, including ETL processes, data pipelines, and system integrations
- Leads integration of FSQA systems (e.g., SafetyChain, eBacMap, QA Studio) to enable seamless data flow and reporting
- Drives automation of data processes, including data ingestion, cleansing, validation, and reporting
Business Process & System Optimization
- Analyzes FSQA and operational processes to identify inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities
- Drives system and process improvements to enhance data usability, reporting efficiency, and decision-making capability
- Supports implementation and optimization of FSQA systems in partnership with the Quality Systems team
Regulatory & Audit Support
- Ensures FSQA data supports regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and traceability requirements
- Provides data, reporting, and analytical support for regulatory inspections, audits, and investigations
Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence
- Partners with FSQA, Operations, Supply Chain, and IT teams to align data strategy with business needs and operational priorities
- Acts as a key advisor to FSQA leadership, translating data into business insights and strategic recommendations
Capability Building & Enablement
- Builds organizational capability in data literacy and analytics through training, tools, and standardized reporting
- Enables adoption of dashboards and data tools across FSQA and operations teams
- Leads and develops the FSQA Coordinator responsible for enterprise FSQA system administration and data execution
- Establishes clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards to ensure system effectiveness and data integrity across all sites
Vendor & External Partnership Management
- Manages relationships with third-party data providers and system vendors, ensuring alignment with FSQA data and reporting requirements
- Coordinates development of external reporting tools and analytics solutions where applicable
This position is in Boise, ID or Pleasanton, CA
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Up to 25%
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:Education Level: - Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Food Science, or related field required
Experience Level:- 7-10 plus years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or FSQA systems within food manufacturing or CPG environment
- Demonstrated experience building and scaling data and analytics capabilities across multi-site operations
- Experience working with FSQA data sources, including audits, regulatory inspections, environmental monitoring, and quality systems preferred
- Advanced SQL skills, including complex queries, joins, subqueries, and CTEs
- Strong expertise in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI preferred, Tableau)
- Experience designing data architecture, including ETL pipelines and data models
- Strong knowledge of data mining, analytics, and statistical techniques
- Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
- Experience optimizing business processes through data and system improvements
- Strong communication and executive presentation skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, including advanced Excel, Power BI, PowerQuery, and PowerPoint
We also provide a variety of benefits including:- Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream - Associate discounts
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
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Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
