Operations Variance Analyst
Leeds
Overview:
Operations Variance Analyst
Humdinger, Sherburn LS25 6PJ
Humdinger is seeking a dedicated and proactive Operations Variance Analyst to join our team. This role involves analysing and reporting on material and labour variances, monitoring production data, and ensuring the accuracy of critical reporting processes.You will play a key part in operational performance development and will work closely with senior teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Position type: Permanent, full timeHours: 37.5 per week
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all Work Orders are accurately entered & variances corrected before the account closed by others
- Provide daily, weekly and monthly (senior team) reports on Material and Labour Variances
- Provide Management Reporting including Monthly Board Report information as requested
- Identify areas of non-conformance & assist in developing countermeasures
- Assist in stock-take adjustments at site
- Maintain & develop all sites reporting databases
- Provide cover & support for Production Administrator as required
Qualifications:
- Strong people skills and a collaborative attitude.
- Working knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement (CI) tools (desired).
- Experience in the FMCG sector, ideally within food manufacturing.
- Good level of computer literacy.
- High level of numeracy and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills to interact with teams at all levels.
- Experience in database development and maintenance.
Rewards Benefits:
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Pension (4% Employer Contributions)
- Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary.
- Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling cover), along with access to Paycare Perks for exclusive high street and retailer discounts.
- Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme – buy up to one extra week per year (subject to meeting minimum criteria).
- Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria).
- Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria).
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working opportunities and Maternity and Paternity leave above the statutory minimum.
- Annual engagement calendar covering an array of activities and educational events promoting diversity and inclusion.
- Participate in supporting your local community with opportunities to spend one day per year volunteering or fundraising. and gain company-matched sponsorship.
- Company Wellbeing agenda including annual Wellbeing Week, Menopause Support Group and Mental Health First Aid programme.
- Access to staff shops with exclusive discounts.
- Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’.
- Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards.
- Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships).
- Engagement with GroceryAid.
About Us:
At Humdinger, we transform coco, nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks and chocolates for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation.You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it!
Situated in Heckington (Sleaford), Sherburn in Elmet and Bromborough, we are an integral part of the Zertus UK & Ireland Snacking & Chocolate Market Unit, collaborating with other esteemed food manufacturers nationwide. Join us on a flavourful journey where innovation, quality, and a passion for snacking come together.Our talented teams have created a growing portfolio of our own famous brands including NOMO, Sun Valley Nuts, Kinnerton Kids, The Fruit Factory, Yum & Yay, Humzingers, as well as collaborations with Bailey's, Guinness and Budweiser!
Application & Interview Process:
Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Your application will be reviewed as part of our selection process. If you’re shortlisted, a member of our Recruitment or HR team will contact you by phone or email (please check your junk mail). From there, if you advance, your application will be shared with the hiring manager for further review.If selected, you will be invited to an online interview followed by an on-site interview.
Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage. The provision of this information is likely to include special category data and is therefore covered by data protection laws.We ask for this information so that we are fully aware of any adjustments needed and we will use the information provided to inform our decisions about making those changes.
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