Business Systems & Analytics Manager - Join Midwest Salt's Dynamic Team!
At Midwest Salt, we don't just deliver salt - we deliver excellence. With almost 40 years in the industry, we've mastered the trifecta: top-quality products, competitive pricing, and reliable, on-time delivery. But what truly sets us apart is our people.
Why Midwest Salt?
We believe in building win-win relationships, not just with our customers and vendors but with our team members too. When you join Midwest Salt, you become part of a dynamic, agile work environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. We foster a community that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Guided by proven processes, we are committed to helping you reach your career goals as we grow together toward becoming the largest nationwide salt distributor.
Position Overview: Business Systems & Analytics Manager
In this hands-on leadership role, you'll harness data and technology to drive growth, enhance operational efficiency, and make a lasting impact. As the manager, you'll lead by example, guiding other managers and team members on effectively leveraging tech tools to boost their teams' performance. With opportunities to innovate and grow, you'll also be cross-trained to temporarily step into other open leadership roles, providing vital support across the organization until the position is filled. We're looking for someone eager to dive in, make a real difference, and grow with us every step of the way!
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership and Development: Lead and coach the business systems and analytics team, ensuring team accountability and success. This includes hiring, training, performance management, career path planning, and managing any outsourcing vendor partnerships.
Systems and Data Integrity Management: Oversee all company business systems and technology infrastructure, ensuring data accuracy, security, and integrity. Set up and maintain system security protocols and actively resolve data errors in collaboration with relevant teams.
Analytics and Reporting: Build and manage dashboards and scorecards that provide actionable insights, track KPIs, and support company-wide data reporting. Ensure that dashboards are effective, accurate, and widely adopted by users.
Strategic Planning and Process Optimization: Collaborate with senior leaders to drive strategic improvements, optimize workflows, and increase automation. Use data-driven insights to recommend innovations and align systems with business objectives.
Project and Vendor Management: Lead technology implementation projects from planning to deployment, manage budgets, and maintain vendor relationships to ensure solutions meet business needs and enhance operational efficiency.
Compliance, Security, and Special Projects: Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies in data protection and cybersecurity. Additionally, lead or participate in special projects to address evolving business goals and initiatives.
Skills & Qualifications:
Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen: Ability to align business systems and analytics with the company's strategic goals, understanding how technology can drive growth and profitability.
Data Analysis and Insights Generation: Proficiency in data analytics, dashboarding, and scorecard development to translate complex data into actionable insights that inform business decisions.
Systems Integration and Optimization: Skilled in overseeing, optimizing, and integrating various business systems to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve productivity across departments.
Project Management and Execution: Expertise in planning, executing, and managing technology initiatives, including budget oversight, vendor selection, and ensuring project goals align with business priorities.
Team Leadership and Development: Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team, providing direction, coaching, and fostering a collaborative, results-driven culture.
Security and Compliance Management: Strong understanding of data security, regulatory compliance, and best practices in cybersecurity, ensuring the integrity and security of all business data.
Why You Should Apply:
Be part of a company that values your success as much as its own.
Opportunity for growth and development in a supportive environment.
Work with a team that encourages innovation, collaboration, and learning.
Benefits Include:
401k with company matching
Company-paid employee and partial family health and dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
Vacation Days Off
PTO Days Off
Bonus Days Off
If you're ready to join a team that values what you bring to the table and is dedicated to both individual and company success, we want to hear from you!