Operations Analyst Jobs in Illinois
Operations Analyst jobs in Illinois are consistently in demand, with strong hiring concentrated in financial services, healthcare systems, supply chain and logistics, and management consulting, at levels from entry-level associates through senior and principal analysts. Chicago anchors the market as one of the most active operations analyst hiring metros in the country, with Naperville and Peoria rounding out significant secondary clusters. Well-established Illinois employers such as United Airlines, Caterpillar, and Discover Financial Services maintain ongoing operations analyst hiring across process improvement, data analytics, and business operations specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.
In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.
Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We're eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef's offerings.
Sometimes referred to as Home Chef's operations "SWAT" team, the Ops Ex team works on cross-functional initiatives that help to define the future state of the operations organization. The team prides themselves on being great problem solvers and thought partners. The Ops Ex team is a key partner to the fulfillment team, creating and maintaining technologically-driven tools to enable more efficient processes, and serving as the operations organization's center for strategy development.
The Operations Excellence Analyst helps lead the strategy function, and the 'digital SWAT' function, which runs KPI reporting, demand forecasting, procurement excellence and data analytics. The Analyst Is responsible for supporting the priorities and expectations of the team, delivering strategic recommendations, and acting as a key subject matter expert and partner to fulfillment teams.
Detailed Responsibilities
Strategic Project Work
- Own high priority project work as necessary. Includes analysis, project management, and strategic recommendations
- Support 3rd party vendors with tools and guidance to coordinate delivery between sites and customers
- Continuously optimize production plans and planning tools to support plant function
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Develop models and methodologies to monitor success of multiple facets of the business (facility capacity, machinery usage, labor, production, etc.)
- Find innovative ways to make data actionable for our production teams - build processes to better collect, store, and visualize operational data in a meaningful and impactful way
- Enable data-driven decision making by reporting on core KPIs and performing ad-hoc analyses
Setting strategic priorities
- Oversee fulfillment KPIs & reporting; use data to identify highest-impact project work
- Help team to structure project work and deliver clear, data-driven recommendations
- Drive project work from strategy to project recommendation and partner with CI team for implementation with the fulfillment teams.
Collaboration with operations technology team
- Develop V1.0 of tools and reporting to support efficiency and quality improvements at the plants
- Act as conduit between plants and IT for targeted quick support and results
- Partner with operations technology team as business lead in the development of technology-driven applications to implement in the plants
This position requires 10% travel.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
- Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Preferred
- 2+ years work experience in operations, management consulting, or data analysis role
- Excellent analytical skills; strong capabilities in Excel, Google Sheets and Google Scripts.
- 1+ years of experience with Javascript, HTML, CSS & common coding languages
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Strong prioritization and project management skills
- Excellent communication skills, with experience creating buy in with a range of stakeholders such as hourly employees, customers, suppliers, and executives
- Proactive in identifying problems and finding innovative solutions
- Ability to understand the big picture as well as exceptional attention to detail
- Skilled at dealing with ambiguity and working in a fast-paced environment
- Experience spearheading execution on large-scale, high-impact projects
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
More About Us
Perks and Benefits
- Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
- Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
- 401k program
- Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses
How We Work Together
We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.
We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.
We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.
Be at Home at Home Chef
We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you'll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.
We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.
To view the California Applicant Notice click here
Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.
In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.
Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We're eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef's offerings.
Sometimes referred to as Home Chef's operations "SWAT" team, the Ops Ex team works on cross-functional initiatives that help to define the future state of the operations organization. The team prides themselves on being great problem solvers and thought partners. The Ops Ex team is a key partner to the fulfillment team, creating and maintaining technologically-driven tools to enable more efficient processes, and serving as the operations organization's center for strategy development.
The Operations Excellence Analyst helps lead the strategy function, and the 'digital SWAT' function, which runs KPI reporting, demand forecasting, procurement excellence and data analytics. The Analyst Is responsible for supporting the priorities and expectations of the team, delivering strategic recommendations, and acting as a key subject matter expert and partner to fulfillment teams.
Detailed Responsibilities
Strategic Project Work
- Own high priority project work as necessary. Includes analysis, project management, and strategic recommendations
- Support 3rd party vendors with tools and guidance to coordinate delivery between sites and customers
- Continuously optimize production plans and planning tools to support plant function
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Develop models and methodologies to monitor success of multiple facets of the business (facility capacity, machinery usage, labor, production, etc.)
- Find innovative ways to make data actionable for our production teams - build processes to better collect, store, and visualize operational data in a meaningful and impactful way
- Enable data-driven decision making by reporting on core KPIs and performing ad-hoc analyses
Setting strategic priorities
- Oversee fulfillment KPIs & reporting; use data to identify highest-impact project work
- Help team to structure project work and deliver clear, data-driven recommendations
- Drive project work from strategy to project recommendation and partner with CI team for implementation with the fulfillment teams.
Collaboration with operations technology team
- Develop V1.0 of tools and reporting to support efficiency and quality improvements at the plants
- Act as conduit between plants and IT for targeted quick support and results
- Partner with operations technology team as business lead in the development of technology-driven applications to implement in the plants
This position requires 10% travel.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
- Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Preferred
- 2+ years work experience in operations, management consulting, or data analysis role
- Excellent analytical skills; strong capabilities in Excel, Google Sheets and Google Scripts.
- 1+ years of experience with Javascript, HTML, CSS & common coding languages
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Strong prioritization and project management skills
- Excellent communication skills, with experience creating buy in with a range of stakeholders such as hourly employees, customers, suppliers, and executives
- Proactive in identifying problems and finding innovative solutions
- Ability to understand the big picture as well as exceptional attention to detail
- Skilled at dealing with ambiguity and working in a fast-paced environment
- Experience spearheading execution on large-scale, high-impact projects
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
More About Us
Perks and Benefits
- Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
- Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
- 401k program
- Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses
How We Work Together
We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.
We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.
We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.
Be at Home at Home Chef
We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you'll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.
We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.
To view the California Applicant Notice click here
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Fintech
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations analyst jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, industrial engineering, or a related analytical field
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or Tableau
- Experience with process improvement methodologies including Lean or Six Sigma
- Ability to build and present reports and dashboards to cross-functional stakeholders
- Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with Illinois-based operations teams
Operations Analyst Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operations analyst in Illinois?
Most operations analyst roles in Illinois require at least a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a closely related field. Illinois does not issue a state-specific license for the role, so hiring is credential-driven rather than regulated. Certifications such as the Certified Business Analysis Professional or a Lean Six Sigma credential from an Illinois-accredited program strengthen candidacy considerably and are frequently listed as preferred qualifications by Chicago-area employers.
How much do operations analysts make in Illinois?
Operations analysts in Illinois earn a median of about $104,270 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,610 for the lowest 10% to over $175,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire operations analysts in Illinois?
Employers hiring operations analysts in Illinois right now include Google, Advyzon, and Motorola Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of corporate headquarters, financial institutions, and large healthcare networks makes it one of the more active states for ongoing operations analyst recruitment.
Which Illinois cities have the most operations analyst jobs?
Chicago, Scott AFB, and Lisle are the Illinois cities with the most operations analyst openings. Chicago dominates due to its density of corporate headquarters, financial services firms, and major healthcare systems, while Naperville and other collar communities carry significant volume because large enterprises such as Caterpillar and technology companies have major operations campuses there.
Are there remote operations analyst jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 80% of operations analyst openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and data-driven nature of the work. Analytical and reporting functions within the role tend to be the most remote-compatible, while process improvement projects requiring on-site observation are more likely to require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a operations analyst in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a business or operations analyst internship or rotational associate program at one of Illinois's large employers. Companies such as United Airlines, Walgreens, and major Chicago-area consulting firms run structured analyst development programs that recruit new graduates. Adjacent roles like operations coordinator, data analyst, or business support specialist at Illinois-based firms serve as common lateral moves into the title. A Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification, even self-paced, gives candidates a concrete credential that Illinois hiring managers notice at the entry level.
Where can I find and apply to operations analyst jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to operations analyst jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly through the listings.
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