BUSINESS ANALYST I

Job Summary: 

Analytical position responsible for organizing, tracking, and distributing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across the entire company. While the role will scale to encompass all corporate departments, the initial focus will be strictly dedicated to Egg Production and Processing operations. This professional will ensure the operational routine runs smoothly by auditing daily data, tracking budget targets, supporting management training, and evaluating technical field experiments. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Corporate & Financial Analytics: Perform high-level analysis of the company's overall financial statements, revenue streams, and corporate KPIs to assess macro-business health and profitability. 

• KPI Analysis & Monitoring: Actively monitor, analyze, and interpret company-wide KPIs to identify performance trends, anomalies, and structural deviations. 

• Analytical Reporting: Transform raw operational and financial data into comprehensive reports, charts, and dashboards to support management decision-making. 

• Weekly Meeting Management: Own and prepare the analytical agenda for the weekly operations meeting, ensuring all performance indicators are consolidated, verified, and ready. 

• Daily Data Integrity: Perform detailed daily audits on production data to identify and resolve discrepancies early, preventing reporting delays and ensuring analytical accuracy. 

• Budget Tracking & Variance Analysis: Actively monitor actual performance indicators against annual budget guidelines, performing detailed variance analyses to understand root causes of deviations. 

• Cost vs. Budget Analytics: Track, analyze, and cross-reference cost indicators against the operational budget, proactively flagging financial risks to the management team. 

• Manager Training & Support: Assist in training and guiding plant/department managers on how to interpret KPIs, analyze costs, and maintain budget adherence. 

• Action Plan Follow-up: Track and systematically monitor the execution deadlines and results of action plans defined during operational meetings. 

• Corporate Scale-up: Gradually incorporate, analyze, and centralize performance indicators from non-production departments (Finance, HR, Sales) into the global corporate dashboard. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong proficiency in MS Excel (formulas, data visualization, and pivot tables). 

• Basic to intermediate understanding of industrial costs and budgeting principles. 

• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze biological/technical metrics (feed, lineages). 

• Strong verbal and written communication to interact with managers and conduct routine alignment meetings. 

• Outstanding organization to track action plans and handle daily data checks. 

Education/Experience: 

• High school diploma or GED required 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related fields 

• Previous experience in production planning, administrative routines, or operational indicators is highly valued. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time during inspections and report preparation. 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, particularly when handling product samples or materials. 

• Ability to use standard quality control tools, including measuring instruments, testing equipment, and computers. 

• Ability to walk around the production floor and plant area when needed. 

• Ability to work in varying temperatures and conditions that may be present on the production floor. 

• Ability to focus on and identify small details when analyzing data. 

About Hickmans Family Farms:
Since 1944, Hickmans Family Farms has been a trusted provider of fresh eggs and quality feed in the Southwest. As the Feed Mill Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting production efficiency and quality, contributing to Hickmans’ commitment to excellence and reliability.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Hickman’s Family Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Hickman’s Family Farms complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.