Team Captain

KP Snacks; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent snack manufacturer is looking for a Team Captain to coordinate daily routines of Operators in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role involves supporting the shift, leading handovers, and coaching the team. Ideal candidates will have team leader experience in a production environment and a positive attitude. The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including healthcare support and a pension plan.

Benefits

Annual salary of £31,765.88

Annual bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare support

KP Pension Plan

25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more

Access to KP4ME platform for benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in some team leader capacity, ideally within a production environment.
• Enthusiasm for learning and taking personal responsibility.
• Ability to follow plans and work with data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating Operators on shift, including planning and allocation.
• Leading shift handovers and escalating issues to the Line Lead.
• Coaching the team on RTT DMS tools.

Skills

Team leader experience

Positive attitude

Strong communication

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work with data

Willingness to learn

Job description

Team Captain

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK, NE1 7

Company: Apply4U

Application Deadline: 2025-12-24

Shift: 3-shift rotation | Monday - Friday 06:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 22:00 | Sunday - Friday 22:00 - 06:00

Join our snack-loving team

We're looking for a Team Captain to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.

About the role

Team Captains play a key role in coordinating the daily routines of Operators within the line structure. You'll spend around 20% of your time supporting the shift and the rest working as a Team Member or Equipment Owner. You'll be the go-to person on shift – someone who brings positivity, encourages others and helps the team stay on track. This is a development opportunity, not a vacancy, and may be your first experience leading a shift.

What's in it for you?

We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer:

• Annual salary of £31,765.88
• Annual bonus scheme
• 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

What will you be doing?

• Coordinating Operators on shift, including planning, allocation and cover for absences
• Leading shift handovers and escalating issues to the Line Lead or other support roles
• Coaching the team on RTT DMS tools including CLs, CILs, RCO and FPQ
• Supporting urgent maintenance requests and problem‑solving using IPS
• Acting as the point person for safety, hygiene and compliance issues on shift

Who are we?

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 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.

We'd love to hear from you if you can bring:

• Experience in some team leader capacity, ideally within a production environment
• A positive attitude and willingness to support others
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to follow plans and work with data
• Enthusiasm for learning and taking personal responsibility

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