Process Lead

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

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer is seeking a Process Lead for its Production Services team in Swadlincote, England. You will be responsible for improving processes, driving standards, and collaborating with various teams to enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role offers an annual salary of £36,000 and comprehensive healthcare benefits, along with opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Benefits

Annual salary of £36,000

Comprehensive healthcare support

KP Pension Plan – contribution matching

25 days holiday plus purchase options

Access to wellbeing tools and discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own and develop DMS processes for Production Services.
• Review process trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with Production and Warehouse teams for best practices.
• Enhance performance in changeover processes and operational standards.
• Support capability building through coaching and training.

Skills

Process improvement

Communication

Collaboration

Coaching

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365 tools

Job description

Process Lead – Production Services

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.

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 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
  We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family.

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 driving process improvements and implementing standards in a fast‑paced environment
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 tools to support reporting and improvement activities

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

About KP Snacks

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Swadlincote, Derbyshire – £36k Full Time.