Start Up Leader

4 weeks ago


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

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Start Up Leader to join our Manufacturing & Production department at KP Snacks. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the start-up phase of a new process and wrapping line, ensuring smooth operations and successful implementation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Delivery of Vertical Start Up (VSU) for new production facility
  • Manage and Control of the VSU process
  • Owns the staffing and resourcing for start-up support
  • Leads and owns the communication with operations on progress against the VSU tasks, deliverables and results
  • Site operations single point of contact for issue resolution and alignment
  • Responsible for the reporting and tracking for start-ups to all levels of the site team
  • Deliver the Project criteria through to close out at Verification stage
  • Provide coaching and support to the operations team involved in the project
  • Define and deploy a Technology Transfer and Training plan
  • Develop effective teamwork with particular reference to integration within other functions and with a one team, one goal approach
  • Present to all levels on Project updates and reviews
  • Responsibility for pre-production budget and cost tracking up to close out
  • Coordinate plant level risk mitigation plan with external partners, engineering and operations
  • Liaise with the factory leadership team to ensure that the activities are aligned with IWS Principles and ways of working
  • Ensure company standards and statutory regulations are complied with, within own area of control
  • Ensure those working practices in relation to Health, Safety, Environment and Housekeeping are maintained, identifying and immediately action all hazards and unsafe working practices
  • As Line Lead, you will be responsible for managing a 24/7 team of people to deliver Key Performance Indicators working closely with your Process Lead and Maintenance Lead
  • Driving breakthrough results using a PDCA approach
  • Using Lead tools and principles to lock in results

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary, depending on the skills and experience you can bring

Bonus scheme

Annual Salary Review

Medicash health cash plan

Private healthcare (role/grade dependent)

Digital GP and Best Doctors (2nd Medical Opinion service)

Cancer care

Company sick pay (eligibility criteria exist)

Holiday buy scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

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