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Process Lead

KP Snacks

Loughborough

On-site

GBP 36,000 - 47,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer is seeking a Process Lead in Loughborough to ensure compliance with production processes and drive operational improvements. The role demands excellent communication and process control skills. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Excel and possess a strong passion for continuous learning. The position offers a fixed-term contract with comprehensive healthcare support and additional holidays. Salary is estimated at £46,809 annual, with options for benefits through KP4ME.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare support
KP Pension Plan
25 days holiday plus options to buy more
Access to KP4ME platform

Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of process control and proactive problem-solving.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Experience in driving process improvements in a fast-paced environment.
  • Confidence in using Microsoft Excel for reporting.
  • Passion for continuous learning and role modeling company values.

Responsibilities

  • Own and develop DMS processes for Production Services.
  • Review process trends and identify efficiency opportunities.
  • Collaborate with teams to share best practices.
  • Drive improvements in changeover processes.
  • Support capability building through coaching.

Skills

Process control understanding
Communication skills
Collaboration skills
Process improvement experience
Microsoft Excel proficiency

Tools

Microsoft 365
Job description
Process Lead 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
Location & contract

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

On‑site | Monday – Friday

Annual salary – £46,809 per year (estimated)

Contract – NEW Internal only | Fixed‑term contract (FTC). Internal candidates will be appointed to a permanent position.

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

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