A little bit about us ….

Muntons is a significant global supplier to the food and drinks industry and has been producing high-quality malt and malted ingredients for some of the most famous, and well-loved brands around the globe for the over 100 years.  Successful and growing with customers ranging from multinational food and beverage producers to start ups and small independent craft brewers and distillers, you’re likely to have tasted our products already, without even knowing it!  You’ll find our headquarters in Suffolk, and our other production sites in East Yorkshire and Thailand.  We also have sales offices in Asia, Europe, and America.  We are passionate about malt, malted ingredients and sustainability; being the leaders in our field we are over halfway to meeting or beating our net zero carbon target by 2050.  We continue to look to the next 100 years as a strong and sustainable global supplier of malt and malted ingredients.

The role:

An opportunity to join a successful, forward-thinking family-owned food and ingredients company with ambitious growth plans, and work with the board and the leadership team to achieve the strategic vision.  Play a pivotal role in financial planning and drive change through both the team and the wider business to help shape future success.

In this role Muntons will provide

• Competitive rate of pay, reviewed annually
• Company pension contribution at 5%
• Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Company profit based bonus
• Flexible working arrangements
• myStaffShop membership

Key responsibilities 

• Team Leadership:
  • Lead and mentor the FP&A team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
  • Provide guidance and support to team members in their daily tasks and projects.
• Strategic Partnering
  • Work closely with the leadership team, providing financial insights that help guide decisions and drive long term sustainable growth.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships across the business aligning financial goals with business strategies and driving profitability.
• Financial Planning
  • Coordinate the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with company goals and strategy.
  • Lead a comprehensive review and forecasting process throughout the year, identifying risks and opportunities.
  • Identify opportunities to improve forecasting processes to increase accuracy.
• Business Partnering
  • Lead the team to deliver insightful commercial and operational finance support to the sales and production teams.
  • Support decision making with sound financial analysis.
  • Guide and drive actions to improve business performance.
• Performance Monitoring:
  • Identify and monitor key financial metrics and performance indicators.
  • Track and report on financial performance against budget and forecasts
  • Provide detailed breakdown and understanding of main variances to performance
• Financial Modelling:
  • Develop and maintain complex financial models to support business planning and decision-making.
  • Use financial models to evaluate potential investments, projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Cost Optimisation:
  • Ensure all business costs are accurately reflected.
  • Report on adherence to budget and spending trends.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Focus on enhancement of processes to increase efficiency within the business
  • Encourage continuous improvement mindset within team to help increase engagement and achieve goals.
  • Encourage use of best-in-class reporting, continuously reviewing the external environment for new tools.

   

Key skills required:

• 5 years post qualification experience (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
• Strong analytical skills and pro-active problem solver
• Confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders
• Results focussed approach
• Experience in a similar role, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Excellent team leadership ability

Key behaviours and competencies:

• Leadership Skills: Possessing strong leadership abilities to guide and inspire others.
• Communication: Demonstrating effective communication skills to convey information clearly and facilitate open dialogue.
• Decision-Making: Making informed decisions that align with goals and objectives.
• Problem-Solving: Identifying and resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
• Financial Acumen: Understanding financial concepts and managing department budgets efficiently.
• Organisational Skills: Being organised, prioritising tasks, and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Collaboration: Promoting teamwork, cooperation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Adaptability: Adapting to changing circumstances and adjusting strategies accordingly.
• Performance Management: Assessing individual and team performance, providing feedback, and supporting development.
• Business Acumen: Understanding broader business objectives and aligning activities accordingly.
• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrating emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and empathy towards others.
• Continuous Learning: Valuing ongoing learning and staying updated with industry trends and best practices.
• Performance Metrics and KPIs: Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Innovation and Creativity: Encouraging innovation and supporting the implementation of new ideas within the department.
• Health & Safety:  Sets the tone for a strong safety culture, ensuring the implementation of health and safety standards, and driving continuous improvement in workplace safety practices.

An Exciting Opportunity: Customer Services Administrator 

A little bit about us ….

Muntons is a significant global supplier to the food and drinks industry and has been producing high-quality malt and malted ingredients for some of the most famous, and well-loved brands around the globe for the over 100 years.  Successful and growing with customers ranging from multinational food and beverage producers to start ups and small independent craft brewers and distillers, you’re likely to have tasted our products already, without even knowing it!  You’ll find our headquarters in Suffolk, and our other production sites in East Yorkshire and Thailand.  We also have sales offices in Asia, Europe, and America.  We are passionate about malt, malted ingredients and sustainability; being the leaders in our field we are over halfway to meeting or beating our net zero carbon target by 2050.  We continue to look to the next 100 years as a strong and sustainable global supplier of malt and malted ingredients.

What you will be doing:

Key Responsibilities

• As a Customer Services Administrator, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of customer service. Your key responsibilities will include:
• Order Processing: Receive and process customer Purchase Orders into Sales Orders with accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordination: Liaise with the Planning and Warehouse teams to ensure product availability.
• Transport Arrangements: Coordinate with 4PL to book transport for Sales Orders.
• Customs Compliance: Complete necessary Customs Entries with attention to detail.
• Documentation: Apply for and process external documentation such as Certificates of Origin and Phytosanitary Certificates.
• Final Documentation: Prepare and issue final documentation to customers in a timely manner.
• Customer Communication: Keep customers informed about the progress of their orders and deliveries.
• Enquiry Handling: Address enquiries from customers, agents, and distributors with professionalism.
• Complaint Management: Collaborate with the Customer Complaints Lead to raise and progress customer complaints.
• Team Support: Proactively assist other team members and provide cover during annual leave or sickness absence.
• Data Management: Handle sales data for Sales Managers and support with logistics cost recovery charging on sales quotations.

What we are looking for:

• To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills:
• Customer Service Focused: Thrive in a busy office environment with a strong commitment to customer service.
• Effective Communicator: Confident and proactive in communication, both via telephone and e-mail.
• Team Player: A good team player who collaborates effectively with others.
• Flexible and Adaptable: Able to adjust and respond to the demands of a dynamic role.
• Professional and Friendly: Maintain a friendly yet professional approach in all interactions.
• Organised and Efficient: Well-organised with the ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Technical Proficiency: Computer literacy is essential, with experience in SAP and export processes being advantageous.
• Export Documentation: Previous experience with export shipping documentation is desirable but not essential.

Key behaviours and competencies:

• Team Collaboration: Actively contributes to team working and cooperates with others, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Task Management: Ensures tasks and activities stay on track by promptly raising any issues or concerns.
• Problem Identification and Escalation: Identifies problems and opportunities and escalates them to the appropriate channels for resolution.
• Alignment with Company Values: Demonstrates adherence to the company's values and aligns their actions and behaviours.
• Respectful and Welcoming: Promotes a welcoming environment, treating everyone equally, fairly, and with respect.
• Proactive and Positive Attitude: Exhibits a proactive, positive, and can-do attitude towards tasks and challenges.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Reviewed annually to ensure you’re rewarded fairly for your hard work.
• Performance Bonus: A company profit-based bonus that lets you share in our success.
• Pension Plan: We contribute 5% to your pension, helping secure your financial future.
• Health and Wellbeing: Access to a Health Cash Plan with a Reward Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and Life Assurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your personal and professional life.

Why Muntons?

At Muntons, we believe in investing in our people and creating a supportive, rewarding work environment. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact and grow your skills in a stable, thriving company, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become a part of a team that values quality, safety, and teamwork!

An Exciting Opportunity: Sourcing Co-ordinator

A Little Bit About Us….

Muntons is a leading global supplier to the food and drinks industry, producing around 240,000 tonnes of malted products annually. We serve a wide range of customers, from global multinational drinks companies to regional food and beverage producers, as well as start-ups and small independent craft brewers across the world. Malt is the essential raw material for beer and malt whisky, and our malted ingredients are also key components in various food, drink, and baking applications.

This role comes at an exciting time for our business. We have recently invested over £13 million in our grain intake and maltings facility, which we believe is now one of the best in the industry. We are looking for a motivated candidate to help guide our team and maintain our high-quality standards as we continue to grow.

What You Will Be Doing:

In this role, you will be an integral part of the team supporting the efficient and accurate procurement of our raw material - barley. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong attention to detail, this could be the perfect role for you!

Main Responsibilities:

• Planning, coordinating, scheduling and quality control of raw materials: Accurately process and coordinating the 118,000 tonnes of raw materials deliveries into store which is required in the production of malt and malted ingredients at our Stowmarket site.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate records, including delivery notes and customs documentation and advising suppliers of acceptance, rejection and claims/allowances of grain deliveries.
• Communication: Liaise with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to ensure smooth intake of raw materials.
• System Management: Create and process stock transfers on SAP for the movement of raw materials using internal systems, ensuring accuracy.

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 2 years experience in an administrative role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & logistics systems (SAP experience is a plus!).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to handle a busy schedule alongside regular telephone interruptions from suppliers and customers, communicating in a robust but polite manner.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, to learn quickly and take on new challenges as and when they arise.

Key Behaviours and Competencies:

• Team Collaboration: Actively contributes to team working and cooperates with others, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Task Management: Ensures tasks and activities stay on track by promptly raising any issues or concerns.
• Problem Identification and Escalation: Identifies problems and opportunities and escalates them to the appropriate channels for resolution.
• Alignment with Company Values: Demonstrates adherence to the company's values and aligns actions and behaviours accordingly.
• Respectful and Welcoming: Promotes a welcoming environment, treating everyone equally, fairly, and with respect.
• Proactive and Positive Attitude: Exhibits a proactive, positive, and can-do attitude towards tasks and challenges.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: A competitive salary reviewed annually.
• Performance Bonus: Company profit-based bonus to reward your contributions.
• Pension Contribution: Company pension contribution at 5%.
• Health Cash Plan: Access to a Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life Assurance: Comprehensive life assurance cover for peace of mind.
• Employee Benefits: Access to My Staff Shop and free onsite car parking.

Why Muntons?

At Muntons, we are committed to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth in a supportive, innovative environment. Our recent investments in our facilities reflect our dedication to quality and sustainability. Joining Muntons means being part of a forward-thinking company with a proud history and a bright future. If you’re looking for a role that challenges you and offers the chance to develop both personally and professionally, Muntons is the place for you.

An Exciting Opportunity: Maltings Shift Operator (Team Member)

A Little Bit About Us….

Muntons is a leading global supplier to the food and drinks industry, producing around 240,000 tonnes of malted products annually. We serve a wide range of customers, from global multinational drinks companies to regional food and beverage producers, as well as start-ups and small independent craft brewers across the world. Malt is the essential raw material for beer and malt whisky, and our malted ingredients are also key components in various food, drink, and baking applications.

This role comes at an exciting time for our business. We have recently invested over £13 million in our grain intake and maltings facility, which we believe is now one of the best in the industry. We are looking for a motivated candidate to help guide our team and maintain our high-quality standards as we continue to grow.

What You Will Be Doing:

In this role, you will be an integral part of the team responsible for manufacturing malt. Your work will ensure that our products meet agreed targets and specifications while maintaining safe, hygienic, and efficient production and storage environments.

Main Responsibilities:

• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all products are produced and packed according to specifications.
• Testing and Documentation: Carry out testing and quality checks, recording and maintaining accurate records of these checks.
• Good Manufacturing Practice: Follow all Good Manufacturing Practice requirements for your area.
• Housekeeping: Keep your work area clean and ensure completion of cleaning schedules, with documentation signed off.
• Shift Efficiency: Leave production and packing areas in a state that allows the next shift to run efficiently.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety and hygiene control measures, including Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
• Skill Development: Become multi-skilled in all areas of Malt manufacture.

What We Are Looking For:

• Equipment Operation: Ability to operate large-scale manufacturing equipment.
• Independence: Capability to work with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in using computer-based recording and maintenance management systems.
• Forklift Licence: A current forklift licence is desirable but not essential.
• Procedure Adherence: Ability to work to and follow written procedures.
• Team Contribution: A team player who can contribute effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Physical Activity: This is a physically active role.

Key Behaviours and Competencies

• Team Collaboration: Actively contributes to team working and cooperates with others, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Task Management: Ensures tasks and activities stay on track by promptly raising any issues or concerns.
• Problem Identification and Escalation: Identifies problems and opportunities and escalates them to the appropriate channels for resolution.
• Alignment with Company Values: Demonstrates adherence to the company's values and aligns actions and behaviours accordingly.
• Respectful and Welcoming: Promotes a welcoming environment, treating everyone equally, fairly, and with respect.
• Proactive and Positive Attitude: Exhibits a proactive, positive, and can-do attitude towards tasks and challenges.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: A competitive salary of £36,732 per annum, reviewed annually.
• Performance Bonus: Company profit-based bonus to reward your contributions.
• Pension Contribution: Company pension contribution at 5%.
• Health Cash Plan: Access to a Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life Assurance: Comprehensive life assurance cover for peace of mind.
• Flexible Working: Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle.
• Employee Benefits: Access to My Staff Shop and free onsite car parking.

Why Muntons?

At Muntons, we are committed to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth in a supportive, innovative environment. Our recent investments in our facilities reflect our dedication to quality and sustainability. Joining Muntons means being part of a forward-thinking company with a proud history and a bright future. If you’re looking for a role that challenges you and offers the chance to develop both personally and professionally, Muntons is the place for you.

An Exciting Opportunity: Intake Weighbridge Technician

A Little Bit About Us….

Muntons is a leading global supplier to the food and drinks industry, producing around 240,000 tonnes of malted products annually. We serve a wide range of customers, from global multinational drinks companies to regional food and beverage producers, as well as start-ups and small independent craft brewers across the world. Malt is the essential raw material for beer and malt whisky, and our malted ingredients are also key components in various food, drink, and baking applications.

This role comes at an exciting time for our business. We have recently invested over £13 million in our grain intake and maltings facility, which we believe is now one of the best in the industry. We are looking for a motivated candidate to help guide our team and maintain our high-quality standards as we continue to grow.

What You Will Be Doing:

In this role, you will be an integral part of the team responsible for the intake of our raw material barley. Your work will ensure that our raw materials meet agreed specifications while maintaining safe, hygienic, and efficient storage and production environments. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Main Responsibilities:

• Weighing & Recording: Accurately weighing incoming barley loads and ensure proper documentation.
• Quality Checks: Conducting basic inspections of raw materials to meet company standards.
• Data Entry & Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of deliveries and liaise with suppliers.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensuring all intake processes align with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Equipment Monitoring: Oversee the weighbridge operation and report any issues promptly.
• Running Plant:  Assist in running plant and completion of hygiene tasks when required.

What We Are Looking For:

• Equipment Operation: Ability to operate large-scale manufacturing equipment.
• Independence: Capability to work with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in using computer-based recording and maintenance management systems.
• Procedure Adherence: Ability to work to and follow written procedures.
• Team Contribution: A team player who can contribute effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Physical Activity: This is a physically active role.

Key Behaviours and Competencies

• Team Collaboration: Actively contributes to team working and cooperates with others, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Task Management: Ensures tasks and activities stay on track by promptly raising any issues or concerns.
• Problem Identification and Escalation: Identifies problems and opportunities and escalates them to the appropriate channels for resolution.
• Alignment with Company Values: Demonstrates adherence to the company's values and aligns actions and behaviours accordingly.
• Respectful and Welcoming: Promotes a welcoming environment, treating everyone equally, fairly, and with respect.
• Proactive and Positive Attitude: Exhibits a proactive, positive, and can-do attitude towards tasks and challenges.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: A competitive salary reviewed annually.
• Performance Bonus: Company profit-based bonus to reward your contributions.
• Pension Contribution: Company pension contribution at 5%.
• Health Cash Plan: Access to a Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life Assurance: Comprehensive life assurance cover for peace of mind.
• Employee Benefits: Access to My Staff Shop and free onsite car parking.
• Overtime:  There will be opportunities for overtime especially during harvest time.

Why Muntons?

At Muntons, we are committed to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth in a supportive, innovative environment. Our recent investments in our facilities reflect our dedication to quality and sustainability. Joining Muntons means being part of a forward-thinking company with a proud history and a bright future. If you’re looking for a role that challenges you and offers the chance to develop both personally and professionally, Muntons is the place for you.

Company Overview:

Passionate about brewing? So are we! At Muntons, we've been crafting high-quality malt and malted ingredients for over a century, serving everyone from global giants to local craft brewers. Committed to sustainability and innovation, we're leading the charge towards a greener future, aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Role Overview:

Are you ready to turn your passion for brewing into a dynamic sales career? As a Technical Brewing Sales Executive, you'll drive sales growth in the vibrant craft brewing sector across England & Wales. Engage with customers, attend industry events, and embark on exciting travel adventures while spreading the love for our top-notch malt products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Account Management: Nurture relationships with craft brewing accounts and distribution partners.
• New Business Development: Seek out new opportunities to expand our customer base and boost sales.
• Sales Administration: Keep the gears turning smoothly by liaising with internal teams and handling customer queries.
• Planning: Dive into customer forecasts and assist with production planning to keep things running like clockwork.
• Assist Marketing/NPD: Get involved in shaping our marketing strategy and making waves on social media.
• Brand Ambassador: Show off our facilities, engage with industry organisations, and champion our brand wherever you go.

Key Skills Required:

• Negotiation skills: Strike deals like a pro and make things happen.
• Commercial awareness: Keep your finger on the pulse of the industry and spot opportunities.
• Proactive planning: Stay one step ahead and make things happen.
• Strategic planning: Plot your course to success and bring your vision to life.
• Industry knowledge: Have 3-5 years brewing industry experience and the desire to become an expert in your field.
• Excellent communication skills: From emails to face-to-face meetings, you know how to get your message across.

Ready to Brew Up Some Excitement?

Come and join us at Muntons and be part of a team that's driving innovation and sustainability in the malt and malted ingredients industry. Hit apply now!

We have the opportunity to continue with the development of the Engineering team to provide 24/7 engineering support cover across our site.

The Job:
To be part of the Muntons Site Engineering Team responsible for the maintenance, maximising machine availability and continued efficient running of the mill, malt extract, band drier, spray drier, homebrew, maltings and site services.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary reviewed annually
• Company profit based bonus
• Company pension contribution at 5%
• Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme
• 24 hour welfare help support line
• Life assurance
• Flexible working arrangement
• On-site parking

Principle Responsibilities:

• To carry out plant modifications, planned maintenance and small engineering projects
• To provide dynamic and proactive response to engineering breakdowns
• To proactively contribute towards maximising machine availability and efficiency
• To maintain correct health & safety standards at all times

The Candidate:

• A trained engineer who is both mechanically and electrically skilled
• Conversant with PLCs and process control equipment.
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines and quick response times
• Flexible to respond to the changing demands of the role
• Conversant with Continuous Improvement and TPM techniques.
• Ideally from a food manufacturing background
• Able to work using own initiative delivering high standard of work with minimal supervisory input.

Hours of Work:

• Average 42 hours per week
• 12 hour Panama shift pattern to incorporate full 24/7 coverage of the site.

Reporting to:
Engineering Team Leader