Area Leader: Salt Manufacturing & Quality Champion

Maldon Salt Ltd; Maldon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company sick pay

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee discounts

Job summary

Maldon Salt Ltd in Maldon is seeking an Area Leader to oversee daily operations in the manufacture of salt, ensuring safety, quality and performance standards are met. You will lead a team, manage equipment operation, and adhere to established working practices across primary and secondary areas.

This hands-on role involves shift checks, quality inspections, and collaboration with engineering and QA. Experience with Sage X3 or Mango is a plus; commitment to continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Practical experience of manual working.
• Understanding of manufacturing, H&S processes and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of MS Office, Sage X3 and Mango desirable.
• Takes pride in their approach to work.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to motivate others and work as a team.
• Displays Maldon values.
• Experience leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment in primary and secondary areas to quality and efficiency standards.
• Complete shift/weekly checks of all plant and equipment.
• Complete daily quality inspections of salt.
• Ensure product meets Maldon Salt standards and specifications.
• Maintain effective communication with team members/line management.
• Follow site escalation procedures for issues and non-compliance.
• Ensure all quality and traceability documentation is completed.
• Drive quality standards in line with BRC requirements.
• Understand and operate quality control procedures in site quality systems.
• Participate in problem-solving with engineering and contractors.
• Engage in continuous improvement and document control activities.
• Lead training of the team in processes and standards.
• Pallet truck use, pan set up, salt pan raking as needed.
• Salt drying/storage and stock scanning with Sage X3 HHT.
• Maintenance of health and safety to company directives.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in work areas.
• Operate Mango as Super user, Auditor and/or Reviewer.
• Perform other reasonable duties as requested.

Skills

Manual work experience

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Health and safety awareness

Education

GCSEs

HACCP/ISO/COSHH knowledge desirable

RTITB/ITSAR FLT License desirable

Tools

Sage X3

Mango

MS Office

Job description

Maldon Salt Ltd in Maldon is seeking an Area Leader to oversee daily operations in the manufacture of salt, ensuring safety, quality and performance standards are met. You will lead a team, manage equipment operation, and adhere to established working practices across primary and secondary areas.

This hands-on role involves shift checks, quality inspections, and collaboration with engineering and QA. Experience with Sage X3 or Mango is a plus; commitment to continuous improvement is essential.