Process Lead - FTC

KP Snacks; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Process Lead to enhance production processes and ensure compliance with IWS standards. This role involves improving operational efficiency, coaching colleagues, and leveraging Microsoft Excel for reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively. The position offers an annual salary of £36,000 along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare and a pension plan.

Benefits

Annual salary of £36,000

Comprehensive healthcare support

KP Pension Plan

25 days holiday

Access to online benefits platform KP4ME

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of process control and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to influence and coach others effectively.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment with process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop DMS processes ensuring compliance with IWS standards.
• Review process trends and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Production and Warehouse teams.

Skills

Process control understanding

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Experience in driving process improvements

Confidence in Microsoft Excel

Passion for continuous learning

Tools

Microsoft 365

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.

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 building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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

Inclusion

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