Here at Iceland we’re different. We care. We’re not a dull stuffy corporate. We’re one big team. A diverse group of people who get stuck in and work together. If this is how you like to work then please read on.
We are looking for a Productivity Analyst to join our Workforce Management Department where you will be a crucial part of a well-established and high-performing team.
Purpose of the role:
You will take ownership in supporting the delivery of our Programme of Works by measuring and modelling our in-store processes and maintaining the Labour Model.
You will do this by consistently:
- Gathering and analysing data to identify patterns and provide meaningful insight
- Supporting the wider team in maintaining the Labour Model
- End to end management of work measurement projects
- Identifying and documenting Retail processes
- Measuring Retail processes and productivity
- Modelling and validating the impact of the Measurement
- Identifying where Retail processes and ways of working can be changed/optimised to add value and improve productivity & efficiency
- Educating Stakeholders to ensure understanding and increase their knowledge, clearly summarising the output of your work
- Producing Labour Standards to derive a Standard Minute Value (SMV) for each process/task
- Completing Activity, Efficiency and Role work measurement studies
- Visiting our Retail stores for measurements, audits, and validation
What we are looking for:
- Experience in gathering and analysing data and being able to convey information to others in a simple and meaningful way
- Excellent computer literacy with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Mathematical with a focus on accuracy in managing data
- Proficient level of competency in SQL Data
- Being able to manage a work measurement project efficiently
- High degree of critical thinking to solve complex problems
- A strong attention to detail and accuracy with a "doing it right" attitude
- Effective planning, being structured and organised with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
- Growth mindset with a solution focussed approach
- Resilient attitude with the ability to work in a face paced and changing environment
- Confident communicating with stakeholders at various levels within the business
- Team player and work collaboratively for the desired outcome
- Flexible and able to travel within the UK, as well as overnight stays when necessary
- Willingness to learn and develop with an outstanding work ethic
Desirable skills:
- Experience/knowledge on Retail processes
- Degree level education or proven business experience in relevant area
- Knowledge and experience of work study methodologies application
- Experience of producing engineered labour standards
- Background in Productivity, Industrial Engineering or Workforce Management
- Experience of using Lean methodologies / Six Sigma methodology
Make a difference to your career at Iceland, we expect a lot but you’ll get a lot back in return. We will help you to grow and develop your career and give you the freedom to show that you really care.
Our benefits package includes:
- A very competitive salary with an excellent benefits package
- 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
- 10% store discount, 30% discount with Club Individual Restaurant Group
- Free parking onsite
- Double discount weeks
- Highly subsidised restaurant onsite with our own Michelin Star Chef!
- Subsidised Costa onsite
- Discounted gym membership
- Charity fundraising events
- Educational sponsorship
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Long service awards
- Reward & recognition
- Rewards discount / cashback scheme at over 150 retailers. Categories including shopping, electricals, holidays, restaurants, insurance, and more!
Be Proud. Be brave. Be everything that makes us different. Be Iceland.