Process Lead

KP Snacks; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer is seeking a Process Lead to ensure efficient operations within the Production Services team. This role involves developing Daily Management System processes and driving standards across the department. Candidates should possess problem-solving skills, experience in process improvements, and confidence in using Microsoft tools. The position is on-site in Nottingham with an annual salary of £48,224 and offers a range of benefits including healthcare support and flexible holiday options.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare support

Pension plan matching up to 7%

25 days holiday, plus option to buy more

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of process control and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience in driving process improvements in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence in using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 tools.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop DMS processes for Production Services.
• Review process trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with Production and Warehouse teams to share best practices.

Skills

Process improvement

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365 tools

Job description

Overview

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.

£48,224 per year – estimated

Process Lead Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more) On-site | Monday - Friday.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• 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
• 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

Company & Culture

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.

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