Lead Engineering Operations Manager
3 weeks ago
Type: Permanent
With a robust annual turnover exceeding €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has established itself as a leader in the savoury snacks sector, operating in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. The company employs more than 14,000 individuals and operates 44 manufacturing facilities globally.
In the UK, KP Snacks comprises approximately 2,300 team members across multiple production sites and headquarters. We are known for our popular snack brands, including Hula Hoops, McCoy's, Pombear, KP Nuts, Butterkist popcorn, Tyrrells, and popchips.
Compensation:
Based on experience
Incentives:
- Health cash plan
- Private Healthcare (dependent on role)
- Pension Plan with matching contributions (up to 7% of salary), including life assurance and income protection
- 25 days of annual leave
Additional benefits include:
- Extra holiday after five years of service
- Annual salary review
- Discounts at fitness facilities
- Option to purchase additional holiday days
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Company Sick Pay (upon eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to digital healthcare services
- Second medical opinion service
- Online platform for employee benefits, discounts, and wellness resources
Role Overview:
The primary objective of this position is to provide strategic leadership to the Engineering department within KP Ashby, ensuring alignment with KP's Intersnack Work System (IWS).
The IWS framework promotes continuous improvement and a unified operational approach. The Engineering Manager will guide the site through the Engineering (Progressive Maintenance) and Project (Initiative Management) components of IWS.
Successful execution of the site's capital projects is essential, requiring collaboration with the Central Project Team and various departmental teams as necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
- Enhance the availability of all mechanical and electrical systems through ongoing improvements, aiming to boost equipment efficiency and reduce costs via initiatives such as Maintenance Planning & Scheduling and Business Development Engineering.
- Oversee capital investment initiatives (both new and ongoing), collaborating with site and central teams to ensure projects are executed safely, meet quality standards, and adhere to timelines and budgets.
- Develop and manage engineering budgets for both capital and operational expenditures.
- Formulate an annual engineering strategy that aligns with the site’s objectives and KP's strategic framework.
Qualifications:
Extensive experience in a similar role is essential, including:
- Background in the food production sector
- Proven project management skills with large-scale capital projects
- Strong foundation in mechanical or electrical engineering, ideally with a degree or Chartered Engineer status
- Experience in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), particularly in maintenance and project management
- Commitment to safety and quality standards
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