Process Lead

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

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer in Leicester is seeking a Process Lead to enhance production efficiency and quality. The role involves owning and developing DMS processes, collaborating across teams to implement improvements, and providing coaching to colleagues. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills and experience driving process improvements in dynamic environments. Salary is £36,000 full-time with various benefits including healthcare support and a pension plan.

Benefits

Annual salary of £36,000

Comprehensive healthcare support

KP Pension Plan with contribution matching

25 days holiday, plus options to buy more

Online platform for benefits and discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own and develop DMS processes for Production Services.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, focusing on efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams to share best practices and coach colleagues.
• Drive improvements in changeover processes and operational standards.
• Support capability building by coaching and training colleagues.

Skills

Process improvements

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving

Coaching

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365 tools

Job description

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
• 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

Strong understanding of process control and a proactive approach to problem-solving

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.

Leicester, Leicestershire – £36k full‑time. Posted by: KP Snacks. Posted: Monday, 22 December 2025. 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.

Position Details

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