Continuous Improvement Engineer

KP Snacks; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snacks manufacturer in Rotherham seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive performance improvements across production lines. You will coach colleagues, manage systems, and analyze data to enhance efficiency and reduce losses. Ideal candidates will have a Mechanical Engineering background and experience in a manufacturing setting. The role promises a rewarding environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare support

KP Pension Plan

25 days holiday plus options to buy more

KP4ME platform for benefits and wellbeing tools

Qualifications

• Experience in a world-class manufacturing environment, ideally within FMCG.
• Ability to positively influence change and build capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the Centre Line Management System for manufacturing line(s).
• Coach Equipment Owners to identify and respond to deviations.
• Conduct weekly health checks of Daily Management Systems.
• Analyze machine data to eliminate losses.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Coaching and communication

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or apprenticeship

Job description

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

We’re looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer

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.

Key Qualifications

• 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

About KP Snacks

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.

Inclusion

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.

What's in it for you?

We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer:

Benefits

• 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