Analyst - Operational Excellence

Operational Excellence Analyst

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

How you will make history here As the Operational Analyst, you won't just support changeyou'll lead it. You'll make history by unlocking capacity in one of Campbell's most critical manufacturing sites, driving high-impact projects that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and deliver measurable savings. Your ability to translate complex data into actionable insights, challenge the status quo, and influence across all levelsfrom the plant floor to senior leadershipwill set a new standard for operational excellence.

You'll be a key player in shaping the future of our Aseptic and Soup operations, helping us scale smarter and faster. Your work will not only improve today's performanceit will build the foundation for tomorrow's growth.

What you will do We are seeking a results-driven Operational Excellence Analyst to join our high-performing team at our Maxton facility. This role is critical to driving continuous improvement initiatives across high impact workstreams in both our Aseptic and Soup operations. You will lead cross-functional projects, analyze performance data, and implement sustainable solutions that unlock capacity, improve efficiency, and deliver measurable savings.

This is a high-visibility role with exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to make a significant impact from day one.

• Lead and execute OpEx projects focused on yield improvement, cost savings, and process optimization.
• Analyze operational data (e.g., Zarpac, DDS boards, KPIs) to identify trends and root causes.
• Facilitate and lead Kaizen events (13 per month) and continuous improvement workshops.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Operations.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, including VPs of Operations.
• Support daily direction setting (DDS) and drive accountability through floor engagement.
• Build and mentor project teams to solve complex manufacturing challenges.

Who will you work with In this role, you'll be embedded within a dynamic Operational Excellence team consisting of three Individual Contributor-level Analysts, each assigned to major workstreams across the Maxton plant. Reporting to the Associate Director, Site Operational Excellence, you'll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Operations, as well as interface with hourly team members on the floor through a dotted-line relationship.

What sets your team apart? This Operational Excellence team stands out as a true engine of transformation within Campbell's. With a strong foundation of tools, a collaborative culture, and a clear strategic vision, the team is known for its growth mindset, bias for action, and ability to lead change from the ground up.

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Compensation and Benefits : The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $71,500-$102,800. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.