Process Technology Manager - Potato Chip
Billingham (Home of McCoys, POM-BEAR, Discos, and more)
We operate a dynamic working model built on trust, choice and balance. Colleagues typically connect in person 3 days per week, as we know the best ideas and relationships grow when we collaborate side by side.
We also offer Dynamic Friday Hours, giving colleagues the opportunity to flex their time and finish early on a Friday, where the role allows.
Join our snack-loving team
Were looking for a Process Technology Manager to join KP Snacks at our Billingham site. This is a great opportunity for a recognised snack foods process expert who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, manufacturing and innovation, and who wants to support and influence how process engineering capability is developed and embedded within KP Snacks and our wider Intersnack Group.
About the role
This specialist role will bring more process engineering capability expertise across priority programmes within KP Snacks. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will further deepen your snack food processing knowledge whilst play a critical role to support the implementation of new advanced process engineering technologies, embed best practice, and further strengthen long-term capability at one of our largest UK manufacturing sites.
Working closely with UK and Intersnack site & technical teams, you will be focussed on leading process capability requirements for mid-term NPD and optimisation programmes and sustainability priorities, initially centred on agronomy sourcing/preparation and oil/fry technologies. Youll play a key role in further strengthening R&D and Manufacturing team interfaces, partnering with external suppliers, and play contributory and influencing role in subject matter expert discussions to drive UK/Intersnack best practice across our UK technical network.
Whats in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Heres a flavour of what we offer:
£6,000 annual car allowance.
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
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What will you be doing?
Lead and influence process capability design for mid-term NPD programmes, ensuring the right technologies, methods and standards are in place to support safe, consistent and efficient delivery
Provide expert technical insight and recommendations, working with internal teams and external partners to identify, trial and implement new and improved process technologies
Support sustainability and continuous improvement, contributing to carbon and waste reduction initiatives through data-led analysis, trials, RCA and optimisation activity
Build capability across the business, coaching and supporting colleagues across R&D, Technical, Engineering and Manufacturing to strengthen long-term performance and consistency
Maintain strong industry and category awareness, enabling the business to leverage process technologies to better influence product design, quality, efficiency and competitive performance.
Who are we?
Were 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 McCoys. In the UK, were a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. Were proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.
Were committed to inclusion
Were building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you dont tick every box, wed still love to hear from you your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if theres anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.
Wed love to hear from you if you can bring:
A degree or Masters in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering or another STEM field or significant relevant industry experience
Strong experience in process engineering or process development within FMCG or food manufacturing
Knowledge of food processing technologies and an awareness of emerging industry trends
Experience working across multiple sites or regions, ideally with involvement in commissioning, line installation or change management
Confidence in experimental design, problem-solving and root cause analysis
Experience managing a varied project portfolio and working with multiple stakeholders
A valid driving licence and willingness to travel between sites
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