Production Manager

JR United Kingdom; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Production Manager to lead their manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring operational efficiency and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. You will drive daily performance, coach your team, and collaborate with stakeholders to exceed customer expectations. This innovative firm values diversity and encourages applications from individuals with unique perspectives, fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you're passionate about food manufacturing and leadership, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Annual Salary Review

Medicash health cash plan

Private healthcare

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Online benefits platform

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of food manufacturing and quality control.
• Ability to lead and coach a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the manufacturing team to meet production targets.
• Optimize resources and ensure compliance with quality processes.

Skills

Food Manufacturing Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing

Commitment to KP Values

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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 our team at KP Snacks. If you enjoy a collaborative environment 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 resources

What will you be doing?

• Lead and manage your team effectively – Drive daily performance, ensuring 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. With over 15,000 colleagues across more than 30 countries, we create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies.

In the UK, we are about 2,400 employees across seven factories and our Slough HQ. We value speaking our minds, celebrating differences, and pushing boundaries together.

Diversity is important to us. We aim to create a workplace where everyone belongs. Even if you don't meet every requirement, 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 can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

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