Manufacturing Operations Leader

5 days ago


StocktononTees, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom KP Snacks Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead the start-up phase of new processes and production lines at KP Snacks. As a dynamic leader, you will ensure smooth operations and successful implementation.

About the Role

This is a permanent position based in Billingham, where you will be responsible for managing a team of people to deliver key performance indicators. You will work closely with your Process Lead and Maintenance Lead to drive breakthrough results using a PDCA approach.

Main Responsibilities

  • Lead the vertical start-up process for new production facilities
  • Ensure manufacturing readiness for projects
  • Deliver commissioning, qualification, and verification within a food manufacturing environment
  • Manage and control the start-up process
  • Own staffing and resourcing for start-up support
  • Communicate progress against start-up tasks, deliverables, and results to operations teams
  • Serve as the site's single point of contact for issue resolution and alignment
  • Report and track start-ups to all levels of the site team
  • Deliver project criteria through close-out at verification stage
  • Career development: provide coaching and support to operations teams involved in projects
  • Define and deploy technology transfer and training plans
  • Foster effective teamwork with a one-team, one-goal approach
  • Present project updates and reviews to various levels
  • Manage pre-production budgets and costs up to close-out
  • Coordinate plant-level risk mitigation plans with external partners, engineering, and operations

Benefits

Competitive salary ( £60,000 - £80,000 per annum) depending on skills and experience

Bonus scheme

Annual salary review

Medicash health cash plan

Private healthcare (dependent on role/grade)

Digital GP and Best Doctors service

Cancer care

Company sick pay (eligibility criteria apply)

Holiday buy scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

KP4ME benefits platform with access to wellbeing information and tools



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