Kellanova is investing £75 million in its cereal plant in Wrexham, aiming to make it the largest cereal manufacturing site in Europe. As part of this exciting expansion, we are looking for a passionate and experienced Lead Operator to join our team in Wrexham. This onsite role is based primarily at our Wrexham plant and encompasses all aspects of an FMCG production facility, including a busy, high-volume manufacturing plant and office environments.
Reporting to the Shift Line Lead, you’ll be a hands-on member of a team responsible for operating relevant equipment to deliver plant performance. You will also deputise for the Area Lead on a voluntary basis as required. As part of the lead operator structure in Operations, your objective is to deliver sustained business performance improvement in a standardised format across Wrexham plant operations.
A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing
* Work Area Management: Ensure compliance with documentation/standards and escalate issues to Area Lead.
* Improvement Activities: Drive and execute daily improvement activities (Safety, Food safety, Golden 6, food reviews).
* MSS Tasks: Complete and sign off MSS tasks.
* Employee Development: Participate in employee Development Review process for self and team development.
* Performance KPIs: Deliver all relevant performance KPIs in the team area.
* Autonomous Maintenance: Complete AM tasks to drive equipment towards zero loss and manage individual equipment as an owner, including training and documentation.
We’re Looking for Someone With
* Organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills: Critical for training to build team capability.
* Ability to handle a variety of tasks and prioritise self.
* Numeracy and attention to detail: Skills to report information both verbally, written, and system-based.
* Practical skills and understanding of equipment transformations: Critical for AM equipment ownership and training.
What’s Next
After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back to you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.
Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email European.recruitment@kellanova.com
If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.
Get to Know Us
At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.
Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.
Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.
Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.
You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.
What does it take to be the best? Someone like you.
Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here .