Schwan Food Co

Sr Business Analyst

Schwan Food Co$68K — $113K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Business Administration, or Finance preferred.
  • 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing and supply chain management.
  • Experience in project management and familiar with SAP preferred.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Director of Manufacturing Startup and cross-functional teams for facility launch.
  • Manage project plans, schedules, and risks, providing updates to stakeholders.
  • Serve as a communication liaison for project progress and documentation.
  • Develop dashboards and reports to track project performance and KPIs.
  • Facilitate cross-functional meetings to enhance alignment and execution.
  • Support process improvements through documentation and training.
  • Champion continuous improvement and Lean methodologies for operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Generous time off programs.
  • Retirement and financial offerings.
  • Eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus based on performance.
Full Job Description
As a Senior Business Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the startup of a new greenfield manufacturing facility by leading project coordination, business process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. Partnering closely with the Director of Manufacturing Startup, you will drive project execution, facilitate communication across stakeholders, develop operational processes and reporting tools, and champion continuous improvement and Lean initiatives that support long-term business success.

What You Will Do:
• Partner with the Director of Manufacturing Startup and cross-functional teams to support the successful launch of a new greenfield manufacturing facility.
• Manage project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, and issue resolution while providing regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Serve as a communication liaison across departments, ensuring project progress, action items, and key decisions are effectively documented and communicated.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and reports to track project performance, schedules, and key performance indicators.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and workshops to drive alignment, accountability, and execution of startup activities.
• Support process improvement initiatives through documentation, training development, user support, and implementation of best practices.
• Champion continuous improvement and Lean methodologies by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve operational performance.

What We Look For:
• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Business Administration, or Finance is preferred.
• 2-5 years of related work experience with manufacturing industries and a supply chain management environment. Prior experience in project management and SAP is also preferred.
• Excellent computer and communication (written and oral) required.
• Strong project management, analytical and business knowledge required, as well as strong problem-solving skills required.

What We Offer:
The base salary range for this position is $68,000 to $113,000 annually, with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings

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About Schwan Food Co

The Schwan Food Company is a privately held company that manufactures and markets frozen foods. The company sells frozen foods from home delivery trucks, in grocery store freezers, by mail, and to the food service industry. The company produces, markets, and distributes products developed under brands such as Red Baron, Freschetta, Tony's, Mrs. Smith's, Edwards, Pagoda Express, and Larry's. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Marshall, Minnesota.
Learn more about Schwan Food Co
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1952

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