Process Lead
Initial 12-month FTC
Pontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn)
On-site
Join our snack-loving team
Were looking for a Process Lead to join us at KP Snacks. If youre ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you this could be your next big move.
About the role
As a Process Lead, youll play a key role in driving operational excellence and loss elimination on our production lines. Youll be the technical expert for your area, responsible for developing the teams understanding of process control and ensuring the integrity of our MES system. Your focus will be on analysing machine data, identifying opportunities to reduce losses and coaching the team to deliver sustainable improvements.
Youll lead initiatives such as Centerline Management, Changeover optimisation and process control strategies, ensuring our lines run efficiently and deliver the highest quality products. This role also involves training and coaching operators, supporting continuous improvement projects and sharing best practice across the site. Its a hands-on role where youll collaborate closely with Line Leads, Maintenance Leads and other functions to make a real impact on performance, safety and quality.
Whats in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Heres a flavour of what we offer:
* Annual salary of 31,734.88
* Comprehensive healthcare support including Medicash Health Cash Plan, 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
* KP4ME our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more
What will you be doing?
* Analyse machine data and eliminate losses Take ownership of data analysis for your area, using tools like Loss Trees to identify and prioritise losses. Youll lead root cause investigations and coach the team on structured problem-solving techniques such as 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams
* Lead process control and technological excellence Implement and sustain process standards and GMP requirements, ensuring consistent process control strategies are in place. Youll act as the technical expert for your line, driving improvements in efficiency and product quality
* Own key systems and standards Manage and maintain the integrity of the MES system, Centerline DMS and Changeover DMS for your area. Youll ensure these systems are healthy, accurate and continuously improved to support operational excellence
* Coach and develop the team Train operators and equipment owners on process knowledge, troubleshooting and continuous improvement tools. Youll build capability across the team, helping them understand the why behind processes and empowering them to make improvements
* Drive change and improvement projects Lead rapid changeover workshops, support change management processes and share best practice across the site. Youll play a key role in reducing downtime, improving line performance and embedding a culture of continuous improvement
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:
* Analytical strength and problem-solving ability Comfortable working with data, spotting patterns and using structured tools to identify root causes
* Technical understanding and continuous improvement experience Ideally with exposure to process control, equipment ownership or engineering principles
* Coaching and training skills Able to build capability within the team and communicate complex information in a clear, practical way
* Confidence with data and systems Intermediate Microsoft Office skills and familiarity with MES or similar systems
* A proactive, collaborative approach Strong communication skills, openness to change and a passion for learning and sharing best practice
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