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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 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 As 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 rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer: * Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement * Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, 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? * Lead and manage your team effectively – Drive daily performance, ensuring all 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 – Optimise 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. 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: * Strong understanding of food manufacturing – Experience in a similar role ensures confidence in maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced production 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 in a dynamic setting. * Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma – While desirable, this expertise is an opportunity for growth and continuous improvement. Applicants with a strong willingness to learn are encouraged. * Commitment to KP values – A positive, can-do approach, strong teamwork, and the ability to embrace change align with KP Snacks' culture and behaviours. #LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

Job Description SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 6hrs p/w; Sun 10:30 - 13:30; Sat 12:30 - 15:30 Working as part of a fast-paced store team, your top priority will be to offer outstanding service and excellent stock operations to our customers. In return for supporting all Company policies and procedures and having a great attitude to work, we will invest in you and your development from day one. Flexible working options are available. About the Role: To be a successful Sales Team Member you will: • Offer fast and friendly service at all times, helping our customers to find the perfect products, • Share your passion and knowledge about our amazing products, • Work in all areas of the store, including sales floors, stockrooms and processing deliveries, • Take control of your own development We'll offer amazing benefits (see further list below) About You: • A great communicator who’s always looking for ways you can help, • Friendly, calm and efficient – even on your busiest days, • Excited about the challenge of a varied and fast-paced job, • Flexible, supportive and always ready to go the extra mile In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not one we would typically consider for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to, for example, the relevant Home Office requirements on skills level not being met. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship What’s Next As part of your application you will be required to complete an online assessment. This will involve a Working with Numbers Assessment and a Retail Scenarios Assessment. Our in-store recruitment team will then review the successfully completed applications and those that match the job criteria closest will be contacted to arrange an initial Interview so we can have a chat to find out more about you. In order to apply for this position you must not have had an unsuccessful online assessment (as detailed above) in the last 6 months. Best of luck! #Assistant #Customer #Shop #Associate #Consultant #Delivery #Colleague About Us You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global! About The Team • Recognition and rewards for doing a great job and achieving great results, • 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT), • 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty, • 60% off a generous (optional) working wardrobe allowance to buy clothes to wear for work (minimum 6 week contract), • Early VIP access to sale stock, • Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform, • Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops, • Sharesave scheme, • Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services, • Life assurance, • You can register for a discounted health plan for you and your family, • Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing, • Apprenticeship - Earn, learn and gain a qualification (England stores only), • Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store, • Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other, • Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 429 8726 / 0044 116 429 8726 (line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 4pm. Excludes bank holidays).