Production Manager

JR United Kingdom; Billingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

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Production Manager (known internally as Line Lead)

Billingham

On-site - day shift - Monday - Friday - 07:30 - 16:00

Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Line Lead to join KP Snacks. If you want to be part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated, keep reading – this might be your next adventure!

As a Manufacturing Line Lead, you will be responsible for people, plant, product, and process delivery against clearly defined role outputs, with specific responsibility for developing, managing, and leading a manufacturing team.

What’s in it for you?

We believe in giving back and ensuring you're happy and thriving. Here's what we offer:

• Bonus scheme – with an excellent track record of over-achievement
• Annual Salary Review
• Medicash health cash plan/Private healthcare/Digital GP/Best Doctors (2nd Medical Opinion service) and Cancer care
• Company sick pay (eligibility criteria apply)
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions, and information platform with access to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools

What will you be doing?

• Lead and manage your team effectively – Drive daily performance, ensure targets and standards are met while fostering a high-performing culture.
• Shape the daily plan with a loss-focused approach – Take charge in setting direction, identifying opportunities to reduce inefficiencies and improve operations.
• Collaborate for success – Work closely with colleagues, internal and external stakeholders, to exceed customer expectations and maintain high standards of quality, safety, and hygiene.
• Make a real impact on production efficiency – Optimize resources, manage stock and waste, and ensure compliance with quality processes to deliver Right First Time production.
• Develop and coach your team – Conduct regular appraisals, monitor performance, and build capability to drive engagement, motivation, and continuous improvement.

Who are we?

We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Over 15,000 of us across more than 30 countries create the snacks you love. In the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, across seven factories and our Slough HQ. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating differences, and pushing boundaries together.

Diversity is core to us. We aim to create a workplace where everyone belongs. Even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. If there's anything we can do to make this process easier, just let us know.

We’d love to hear from you if you demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Strong understanding of food manufacturing – Experience in a similar role ensures confidence in maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership and problem-solving skills – Ability to guide a team, foster a safety-first, customer-focused culture, and tackle challenges logically.
• Proven success in delivering results – Track record of achieving KPIs and SLAs, demonstrating adaptability and accountability.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma – Desirable but not essential; a willingness to learn is encouraged.
• Commitment to KP values – A positive, proactive attitude, strong teamwork, and adaptability align with KP Snacks' culture.