Process Improvement Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snacks manufacturer in Sheffield seeks a Process Improvement Coordinator to enhance production processes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in STEM or Food Science, experience in fast-paced manufacturing, and strong skills in data analysis and lean methodologies. You will collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement and optimize operations. Competitive benefits include healthcare support and a pension plan.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare support

Pension plan with contribution matching

25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme

Online benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to conduct root cause investigations.
• Familiarity with online data capture systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement Centre Line Management Systems for efficient equipment operation.
• Resolve complex production issues using lean tools.
• Collaborate to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Analyze data to identify production losses.
• Conduct weekly system health checks and develop coaching skills.

Skills

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing tools

Excellent communication

Coaching skills

Education

Degree in STEM or Food Science

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Overview

Process Improvement Coordinator (internally known 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 Process Lead to join our team at KP Snacks.

Keep reading – this might just be your next adventure! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for continuous improvement and a hands-on approach to problem solving. You’ll play a key role in driving performance and developing capability across our production lines, using your mechanical know-how and data-driven mindset to deliver real, measurable impact.

You’ll work closely with teams on the shop floor, supporting them in identifying opportunities, coaching best practices, and embedding sustainable improvements. At KP Snacks, we value curiosity, collaboration, and a drive to make things better every day.

If you enjoy variety, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

• Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care.
• KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary.
• 25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme.
• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools.

What will you be doing?

• Drive the development and implementation of Centre Line Management Systems, ensuring equipment runs efficiently and to standard.
• Tackle complex production issues using lean manufacturing tools, identifying root causes and coaching the team through corrective and preventative actions.
• Collaborate with Equipment Owners, Line Leads and wider teams to embed continuous improvement culture and share best practice across the site.
• Analyse machine data to uncover loss trends and implement sustainable solutions that boost performance and productivity.
• Lead weekly system health checks, learn from real-time results and develop coaching skills to influence change.

Who are we?

We’re KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family.

Picture this: over 15,000 people, spread across more than 30 countries, working together to create the snacks you love. In the UK, we’re about 2,400 strong, across seven factories and our Slough HQ. We value speaking our minds, celebrating our successes, and pushing boundaries together.

We’re on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we still want to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need.

If there’s anything we can do to make this process easier for you, please reach out. We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience: a degree in STEM or Food Science, or equivalent experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with transferable skills in data analysis, root cause investigation, or lean methodologies. Excellent communication and coaching skills that help bring teams together, support development, and drive positive change.

Familiarity with systems such as online data capture or advanced Excel is a bonus, and we’re happy to support the right person to grow these skills. A proactive mindset and a collaborative approach that reflects our KP values – thinking flexibly, acting with ownership, and always striving to do the right thing.