Process Lead

4 weeks ago


Darlington County Durham, United Kingdom KP Snacks Full time

Process Lead

Teesside (Home of McCoy's, Wheat Crunchies, pombear and more)

Permanent Role

Company Overview

KP Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group. With an annual turnover of more than €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has grown and flourished to become a market leader in savoury snacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, employing more than 14,000 employees and 44 factories globally (33 in Europe, 3 in Australia, 3 in New Zealand, 2 in India and 3 in Vietnam).

In the UK KP Snacks consists of c2,300 colleagues across our seven factory locations and Slough HQ. We make great tasting snack brands such as Hula Hoops, McCoy’s, Pombear, KP Nuts, Butterkist popcorn, Tyrrells and popchips.

Salary: Depending on experience

Some of the benefits you can expect to receive:

· Bonus scheme

· Medicash Health cash plan

· Private Healthcare (dependent on Grade)

· KP Pension Plan – matching contribution stakeholder pension plan (up to 7% of salary) which also includes life assurance and income protection

· 25 days holiday

. Service additional holiday

· Annual salary review

· MyGym Discounts

· Cancer Care

· Holiday Buy (buy up to an additional 5 days holiday pro rata)

· Career Break

· Cycle to Work

· Company Sick Pay – once eligible

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Digital GP

· Best Doctors - 2nd medical opinion

· Access to KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools

The Role:

The Process Lead is responsible for the DMS (Daily Management System) processes and utilising structured problem-solving techniques, which supports and helps build employee skills and capability. The Process Lead will forward options and recommend actions to prevent or reduce losses. Your decision making will be made in close collaboration with the Line Lead and Maintenance Lead.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsibility for and creating the Centre Line Management System for the line(s)
  • Developing Equipment Owners (EOs) in dealing with deviations and reporting
  • Conduct weekly "health checks" to identify gaps within the DMS and implement countermeasures.
  • Responsibility for the Changeover DMS for line(s) and evaluating changeover performance.
  • Coaching of EO’s to continually improve changeover procedures.
  • Shares knowledge and best practice across the plant/site.
  • Analyse machine data for the identification and elimination of losses
  • Responsibility for online data capture system
  • Participate in the Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meeting with the Line Lead to prioritise and allocate resource for the next 24 hours and report on the results of the last 24 hours

We aim to foster a diverse family-like culture where everyone can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. The I&D program focuses on Culture, Leadership, Recruitment, and Equitable Progression. We operate an inclusive recruitment process to attract diverse talent and educate hiring managers on bias. Additionally, we run a comprehensive program addressing various diversity topics to promote an inclusive workplace. Join KP Snacks to be a part of a diverse and inclusive team that values individuality and promotes growth.

We wholeheartedly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. We are totally committed to creating a workplace where not one person feels they do not belong. Please just let us know if there is anything we can do to make the process more easily accessible for you or if you have any special requirements.

Whichever method you are using to apply, please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates the relevant skills we are looking for, with clear evidence to support.

The ideal candidate:

  • Training and coaching experience
  • Effective communication skills
  • Strong Microsoft Excel Skills and experience with Microsoft 365
  • Uses own initiative and is a positive change agent
  • Interpersonal collaboration skills and listening to others
  • Able to effectively coach and train others, positively influencing new ways of working
  • Drive and aptitude to continue building personal capability and a keenness to learn
  • Inquisitive by nature – enjoys problem-solving and sharing solutions
  • Experience as an Advanced Team Member / Equipment Owner would be beneficial
  • Technical understanding of the EO role and has knowledge about the process control

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