Manufacturing Data Processing Lead - Freshpet : Job Details

Who We Are

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet.

We started off with a mission to change the way pet parents feed dogs and cats, but we also wanted to be a company that had a thoughtful approach to how we operate. We wanted to do things differently, make great products but be gentle to the planet, good to the people who touch our business, and leave a positive impact with everything we do. We work hard every day to ensure that the original vision is met, starting with making the highest quality foods in our kitchens to running our business with integrity, transparency, and social and environmental responsibility. IT'S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!

What You Will Do

As the Manufacturing Data Lead, you will oversee the collection, analysis, and utilization of data across our manufacturing operations to drive decision-making and optimize efficiency. Your primary responsibilities include:

* Developing and implementing ERP data management processes for the manufacturing team to ensure data integrity and availability

* Analyzing production data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement

* Leading the design, deployment, and maintenance of data validation reports

* Collaborating with cross-functional teams-including Quality, Engineering, and Production-to align data efforts with organizational goals

* Establishing and enforcing best practices for data governance and compliance within the manufacturing environment

* Managing and assisting production supervisors ERP transactional processes

How You Will Make An Impact

Your work will be pivotal in transforming raw data into actionable insights, which will directly enhance the efficiency and quality of our manufacturing processes. By ensuring accurate, timely data and fostering a data-driven culture, you will:

* Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, resulting in cost savings and production quality enhancements

* Provide insights that lead to streamlined ERP operations, minimizing downtime, and maximizing output

* Experience with Microsoft Excel and Power BI

* Support sustainability initiatives by identifying areas to reduce waste and optimize resource use

* Enable informed decision-making across departments by ensuring accurate and accessible data

What You Will Bring

* Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O[SV1]

* Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in data science, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field

* Experience: 5+ years in a data-centric role within manufacturing or production environments, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity

* Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and manufacturing-specific ERP/MES systems

* Analytical Expertise: Strong skills in data analysis, statistical modeling, and process optimization methodologies

* Leadership Abilities: Demonstrated experience managing a team, with a commitment to fostering a collaborative and data-focused culture

* Problem-Solving Orientation: Ability to translate complex data sets into actionable recommendations and troubleshoot data-related issues

* Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex insights to stakeholders at all levels

* Willingness to work night shift for supervisor training purposes

What We Offer

At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

At Freshpet, we embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, sex, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Freshpet aims to foster, cultivate and preserve a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our employees are our most valuable assets. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company's achievement as well. Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimers

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.