Continuous Improvement Engineer

KP Snacks; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to enhance production performance and coach team members. This role involves developing management systems and analyzing data to drive improvements. The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering background and experience in FMCG manufacturing. An attractive compensation package includes health support and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare support

Pension plan with contribution matching

25 days holiday plus buy option

Employee benefits and discounts platform

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Confidence in data handling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve Centre Line Management System.
• Coach team members on best practices.
• Conduct health checks on Daily Management Systems.
• Analyze machine data to drive improvements.
• Participate in daily performance reviews.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering expertise

Experience in FMCG manufacturing

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Strong coaching skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or apprenticeship

Job description

Continuous Improvement Engineer (known internally as Process Lead)
Hellaby (Home of KP Nuts)
On-site | Monday - Friday | 07:30 - 16:00

Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.

About the role
This is a stretching and rewarding role within our high-performing Manufacturing team. You’ll be at the heart of driving performance improvements across our production lines, using lean manufacturing tools and coaching colleagues to embed new ways of working. You’ll take ownership of key systems and processes, helping us reduce losses, improve changeovers and build capability across the site.

What’s in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:

• Annual bonus scheme
• Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care
• KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
• 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more
• KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more

What will you be doing?

• Leading the development and ownership of the Centre Line Management System for your manufacturing line(s), ensuring consistent performance and control
• Coaching Equipment Owners to identify and respond to deviations, improve changeover procedures and embed best practice across the site
• Conducting weekly health checks to assess gaps in our Daily Management Systems and implementing effective countermeasures
• Analysing machine data to identify and eliminate losses, managing our online data capture system and sharing insights to drive improvement
• Participating in daily performance reviews with Line Leads to prioritise actions, allocate resources and report on results, while supporting site safety and hygiene initiatives in collaboration with our specialists

Who are we?
We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.

We’re committed to inclusion
We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.

We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:

• A Mechanical Engineering degree or completed Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship
• Experience in a world-class manufacturing environment, ideally within FMCG
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with data
• Strong coaching and communication skills, with the ability to positively influence change and build capability
• A curious mindset, with a passion for problem solving, continuous learning and sharing solutions