Business Intelligence (BI) Developer – 3-month Fixed Term Contract – Maldon, Essex

Type: 3-month Fixed Term Contract

Date Posted: 03 Jul 2024

About the company:

• Maldon Salt is a fourth-generation family-owned business.  Our pyramid salt flakes have been skilfully made using the same traditional artisan methods in the coastal town of Maldon since 1882.  Today, we’re not just custodians of an ancient culinary tradition but also creators of a highly successful and respected global brand.  Maldon Salt is recognised the world over as the finest of sea salts and we are proud to have held the Royal Warrant for official purveyors of sea salt since 2012.
• As a business, we take our corporate social responsibility to our customers, partners, and ourselves extremely seriously.  We are always seeking ways to lessen our footprint and are currently working on a five-year plan to both increase the sustainability of all the packaging we use and make sure all our packaging is easily recyclable. In addition, with every Maldon salt box produced we will be supporting the World Land Trust and the fantastic work they do to protect threatened habitats and wildlife.
• It’s all part of our commitment to global environmental sustainability.
• We have exciting growth plans for the business and are seeking an elite Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to support us on the journey as we build on our success and embark upon new and exciting projects.

• Working with the Business Information & Systems team, this role will support Maldon Salt in further developing Power BI reports and dashboards to drive actionable insights across the business.  This is a 3-month fixed term contract, with a possibility of being extended.

• Lead the development of new and existing reports and dashboards, with an initial focus on a new Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) solution.
• Collaborate with the S&OP project team to deliver a phased development, release, and training of a MS Power BI solution based on a predefined Specification of Requirements (SoR) for the S&OP solution.
• Translate the SoR into MS Power BI reports and dashboards to meet business needs.
• Integrate source data from the Sage X3 ERP system, using an MS SQL database, into Power BI reports to provide key insights for sales and operations planning.
• Connect and integrate additional data sources as required, such as Excel, txt, csv, pdf, and SharePoint.
• Partner with team leads from Sales, Operations, Production, and Finance to develop analytics, reports, and visualisations that drive actionable insights.
• Conduct unit testing and resolve any issues (bug fixes) to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the reports and dashboards.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
• Provide ongoing support to business users developing Power BI insights.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer by training and mentoring team members and stakeholders on the use of Power BI and the developed solutions.

• Essential:

• Demonstratable expertise in creating interactive and visually appealing reports, dashboards, and data visualisations using Power BI.
• Understands the business context and collaborating with business stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable reports that provide valuable insights.
• Proficiency in SQL and data modelling concepts.
• Proven experience in developing accurate and performant calculations using DAX.
• Self-starter with ability to innovate and take the initiative.
• Proactively identify opportunities and lead the initiatives for performance data management and dashboard reporting.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in translating complex protocols and processes into user-friendly guides and training materials.
• Highly Desirable:
• Knowledge and experience of Sage X3 ERP system.
• Experience in data mining and data warehouse design.
• Experience in an FMCG and/or food production environment.

• Team Player.
• Works on own initiative.
• Analytical thinker.
• Problem solver.
• Attention to detail.
• Tenacious and inquisitive.
• Pragmatic with a “can do” attitude.
• Takes personal responsibility to ensure results are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Always displays honesty, integrity, and maintains confidentiality.
• Takes pride in their approach to work.
• Remains calm and professional.
• Has a clear, consistent focus on improving ways of working.
• Supports a culture of continuous improvement.
• A flexible approach.

• BSc/BA in Computer Science, or equivalent, would be highly desirable.

• Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day, between 7am – 5pm.
• Based at our Head Office in Wycke Hill Business Park, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6UZ for a minimum of two days per week.

• Competitive, aligned with market rates.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• 1 week company sick pay after successful probationary period, increasing to 3-weeks Company Sick Pay (after 12 months service).
• Income protection (after 3 months service), payable at 75% of basic salary, for up to 5 years (subject to approved claim by insurance provider).
• Life Assurance (4 x basic annual salary, after 6 months service).
• Private Medical Insurance (after 6 months service), with option to self-fund partner/child/children.
• Enhanced Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (4% matched contributions) after 3-month deferral period.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts to high street retailers.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Company Events.
• Christmas Shutdown.
• Free tea and coffee.

Multi-Skilled Engineer – Maldon, Essex

Type: Permanent (Rotating Shift)

Date Posted: 22 Jul 2024

Maldon Salt is a fourth-generation family-owned business.  Our pyramid salt flakes have been skilfully made using the same traditional artisan methods in the coastal town of Maldon since 1882.  Today, we’re not just custodians of an ancient culinary tradition but also creators of a highly successful and respected global brand.  Maldon Salt is recognised the world over as the finest of sea salts and we are proud to have held the Royal Warrant for official purveyors of sea salt since 2012.

As a business, we take our corporate social responsibility to our customers, partners, and ourselves extremely seriously.  We are always seeking ways to lessen our footprint and are currently working on a five-year plan to both increase the sustainability of all the packaging we use and make sure all our packaging is easily recyclable. In addition, with every Maldon salt box produced we will be supporting the World Land Trust and the fantastic work they do to protect threatened habitats and wildlife.

It’s all part of our commitment to global environmental sustainability.

Due to our continuing growth plans, we are looking to recruit an additional Multi-skilled Engineer to work across all Maldon Salt sites, on a rotating shift pattern.

About the role:

• To maintain and monitor plant performance and proactively rectify issues pertaining to those occurring across the sites.
• Record plant and equipment operating conditions, collect data, log, and analyse results to align with site compliance requirements whilst maintaining operational reliability.
• Co-operate effectively with all team members across all three sites and build a strong rapport across all functional groups to promote effective working relationships.

• Carry out high level maintenance of all electrical, mechanical and automation equipment. Adjust, replace, or repair components and carry out major overhauls of equipment.
• Work cross functionally to deliver the team’s objectives.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver effective maintenance programme in conjunction with operations.

• Co-ordinate shifts inspection schedules and develop all grades to carry out these activities.
• Provide technical feedback and root cause analysis on daily issues as they arise.
• Provide shift engineering expertise at cross functional morning review meetings.
• Carry out high level maintenance on equipment not in use.
• Input into continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop mechanical capabilities of manufacturing team members.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards at all times.
• Support site team to ensure site is fully compliant with Safety, Health, and Environmental legislation
• Control of contractors on site
• Communicate effectiveness of repairs
• Communicate to site the impact of operational issues and carry out effective control to prevent further downstream failures.
• Authorisation or rejection of contractors coming on to site
• Issuing Permits to Work
• Any other reasonable duties as requested

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

• A proven track record of Engineering
• Proven experience in Mechanical, Electrical and Automation Engineering

• Sound understanding of end-to-end FMCG operations
• Experience in implementing Lean tools and techniques, is essential
• Strong leadership skills are essential
• Leads a culture of continuous improvement
• Takes a positive role in developing the skills of others
• Motivates others to work together through effective team work
• Proven record of engineering project delivery

Key Behaviours and Attributes:

• Open and authentic in their interactions matching actions and words, building trust and support with others
• Works collaboratively with immediate and extended teams, building common agendas, aligned objectives and delivery plans
• Demonstrates clear ownership, ambition and pride in the business and the local team’s performance
• Creates a clear, stretching future vision for the site and motivates employees to contribute their best to its achievement
• Displays and role models the Maldon Values, namely: Integrity, Innovation, and Teamwork.

Qualifications:

• Appropriate qualification in Engineering.

Hours

Rotating Weekly Shift Pattern – 38.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday

• Week 1 = 5:45am to 2pm, with one 15-minute paid break and one 30-minute unpaid break
• Week 2 = 2pm to 10:15pm, with one 15-minute paid break and one 30-minute unpaid break
• Week 3 = 8am to 4.15pm, with one 15-minute paid break and one 30-minute unpaid break

Salary & Reward Package

• Salary up to £47,000 annum, payable monthly
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days with length of service (plus bank holidays)
• 1 week company sick pay after successful probationary period, increasing to 3-weeks Company Sick Pay (after 12 months service)
• Income protection (after 3 months service), payable at 75% of basic salary, for up to 5 years (subject to approved claim by insurance provider)
• Life Assurance (4 x basic annual salary, after 6 months service)
• Private Medical Insurance (after 6 months service), with option to self-fund partner/child/children
• Enhanced Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (4% matched contributions)
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts to high street retailers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Events
• Christmas Shutdown
• Free tea and coffee

If you require any further information, please contact the HR Department:

Tel: 01621 502321 or email: HR@maldonsalt.co.uk

To apply, email your CV to: HR@maldonsalt.co.uk

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