Process Lead

KP Snacks; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer in the UK seeks a Process Lead to enhance production efficiency and implement DMS processes. The role requires strong process control knowledge and the ability to coach colleagues effectively. You will collaborate with production and warehouse teams to identify opportunities for improvements and drive operational excellence. The position is on-site, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare support and a pension plan.

Benefits

Annual salary of £36,000

Comprehensive healthcare support

KP Pension Plan

25 days holiday plus options to buy more

KP4ME benefits platform

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of process control with proactive problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to influence and coach.
• Experience in driving process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop DMS processes ensuring consistency with IWS standards.
• Review process trends and identify efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with teams to share best practices and coach on new methods.
• Drive improvements in changeover processes and operational standards.
• Support capability building through coaching on structured problem-solving.

Skills

Process control understanding

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Process improvement experience

Excel proficiency

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

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

Join our snack-loving team

We’re looking for a Process Lead 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

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.

What’s in it for you?

• 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

What will you be doing?

• 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

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 :

• 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