Process Lead

KP Snacks; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer is seeking a Process Lead to ensure efficiency in Production Services. This role involves improving Daily Management System (DMS) processes and driving IWS standards. You'll collaborate with Line Leads and Warehouse operations, identify improvement opportunities, and train colleagues. Ideal candidates will have strong process control knowledge and effective communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £44,846 per year and is based on-site in Cannock Chase, with a Monday to Friday work schedule.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare support

KP Pension Plan

25 days holiday

Benefits platform (KP4ME)

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of process control and proactive problem-solving approach.
• Excellent at influencing and coaching team members.
• Experience driving process improvements in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop Daily Management System processes.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and loss elimination.
• Collaborate with teams and share best practices.
• Support colleagues in capability building.

Skills

Process control

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365 tools

Job description

About the Role

The Process Lead plays a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient processes within our Production Services team, bridging the gap between production and warehouse operations. You'll be responsible for owning and improving Daily Management System (DMS) processes and driving IWS standards across the department. This role is all about spotting opportunities for improvement, implementing structured problem‑solving techniques, and supporting colleagues to build skills and capability. You'll work closely with Line Leads and Maintenance Leads to recommend actions that prevent or reduce losses and improve overall performance.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop DMS processes for Production Services, ensuring consistency and compliance with IWS standards.
• Review process trends and identify opportunities for improvement, focusing on efficiency and loss elimination.
• Collaborate with Production and Warehouse teams to share best practices and coach colleagues on new ways of working.
• Drive improvements in changeover processes and operational standards to enhance performance.
• Support capability building by coaching and training colleagues on structured problem‑solving and process control.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of process control and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and coach others.
• Experience in driving process improvements and implementing standards in a fast‑paced environment.
• Confidence in using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 tools to support reporting and improvement activities.
• A passion for continuous learning and role‑modelling KP Snacks’ values of ownership, collaboration, and a positive approach to change.

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. 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.

Salary & Location

£44,846 per year – estimated? Contract NEW internal only – there is another advert for this role as a fixed‑term contract (FTC). If we appoint an external candidate, the role will be offered as an FTC. If we appoint an internal candidate, it will be a permanent position. This is a fantastic opportunity for internal colleagues to secure a permanent role and continue growing their career with us.

Process Lead Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more)

On‑site | Monday – Friday

Benefits

• Annual salary of £36,000.
• Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan, 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.

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