Process Lead - FTC

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

Job summary

A leading snacks company in the UK is looking for a Process Lead to ensure efficient processes within the Production Services team. This role involves developing Daily Management System processes, driving improvements, and collaborating with teams to enhance overall performance. Candidates should have strong process control knowledge, excellent communication skills, and experience in fast-paced environments. A salary of £36,000 and comprehensive healthcare support are part of the offer.

Benefits

Annual salary of £36,000

Comprehensive healthcare support

KP Pension Plan with contribution matching

25 days holiday plus option to buy more

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Process control

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

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