Billingham
Join Our Snack-Loving Team as a Process Lead! \n Location: Billingham (Home of McCoy’s, Wheat Crunchies, Pombear, and more…) Work Type: On-site \n Are you ready to take your career to the next level? \n At KP Snacks, we’re on the lookout for a passionate Process Lead to join our dynamic team. If you’re eager to share your ideas, enhance your skills, and be part of a culture that celebrates individuality, this could be your perfect opportunity! Who Are We?\n We’re KP Snacks, a proud member of the Intersnack family. With over 15,000 colleagues across more than 30 countries, we create the snacks people love—from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, our close-knit team of around 2,400 is dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can speak up, celebrate differences, and push boundaries together. About the Role\n As a Process Lead, you’ll be at the forefront of driving manufacturing performance through data analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Collaborating closely with the Line Lead and Maintenance Lead, you’ll oversee Daily Management System (DMS) processes, identify losses, and build capabilities within the production team. \n This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on analyzing performance, enhancing processes, and coaching others. You’ll leverage structured problem-solving techniques to uncover opportunities, recommend solutions, and support operational excellence. Your efforts will help maximize line performance, boost efficiency, and ensure sustainable results. What’s in It for You?\n We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a taste of what we offer: \n\n • Competitive annual salary with regular reviews\n, • KP Pension Plan with up to 7% matched contributions\n, • Annual bonus scheme\n, • 25 days of holiday, with the option to purchase up to five additional days\n, • Comprehensive healthcare support, including Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, and Employee Assistance Programme\n, • KP4ME benefits platform offering discounts, cashback, and wellbeing support\n, • Enhanced family-friendly policies to support you at every life stage\nYour Responsibilities\n\n, • Own and develop Daily Management Systems: Lead Centre Line Management and Changeover DMS activities to enhance line performance and operational efficiency.\n, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives: Conduct health checks, analyze data, and apply structured problem-solving to identify opportunities.\n, • Coach and build capability: Collaborate with Equipment Owners, Line Leads, and colleagues to share best practices and support skills development.\n, • Reduce losses and improve performance: Identify and eliminate machine losses, optimize changeovers, and implement sustainable countermeasures.\n, • Use data to support decision-making: Analyze trends, improve reporting systems, and provide recommendations to enhance operational performance.\nWhat We’re Looking For\n We’d love to hear from you if you bring: \n\n • Strong process and problem-solving skills: Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.\n, • Excellent communication and influencing skills: Confidence to collaborate across teams, coach colleagues, and support positive change.\n, • Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365: Proficiency in analyzing performance, tracking improvements, and communicating findings.\n, • A continuous improvement mindset: Passion for learning, developing new skills, and driving operational excellence.\n, • Manufacturing experience: Understanding of performance improvement, equipment reliability, or production processes.\n, • A collaborative and positive approach: Reflecting KP Snacks values, encouraging teamwork, and fostering a culture of ownership and accountability.\nOur Purpose\n At KP Snacks, we’re passionate about creating happy snacking moments through our delicious snacks and iconic brands. Millions enjoy our products daily, making us one of the UK’s leading snack manufacturers. We combine beloved favorites with exciting innovations that reflect changing tastes and expectations. \n We’re equally committed to our people, creating a workplace where everyone can grow, develop, and make a real impact. As part of the Intersnack Group, we blend global expertise with a shared commitment to creating happy snacking moments every day. We’re Committed to Inclusion\n 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. If there’s anything we can do to make the application process easier for you, just let us know.