Continuous Improvement Lead (internally known as Process Lead)
Teesside (Home of McCoy's, Wheat Crunchies, pombear and more)
Days based role, Mon to Fri
Closing date for applications: 8th Feb 2025 at 23:59
Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Process Lead to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this might just be your next adventure!
The Process Lead is responsible for the DMS (Daily Management System) processes and utilising structured problem-solving techniques, which supports and helps build employee skills and capability. The Process Lead will forward options and recommend actions to prevent or reduce losses. Your decision making will be made in close collaboration with the Line Lead and Maintenance Lead.
What’s in it for you?
We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer:
KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools
As a Process Lead, what will you be doing?
Responsibility for and creating the Centre Line Management System for the line(s)
Developing Equipment Owners (EOs) in dealing with deviations and reporting
Conduct weekly "health checks" to identify gaps within the DMS and implement countermeasures.
Responsibility for the Changeover DMS for line(s) and evaluating changeover performance.
Coaching of EO’s to continually improve changeover procedures.
Shares knowledge and best practice across the plant/site.
Analyse machine data for the identification and elimination of losses
Responsibility for online data capture system
Participate in the Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meeting with the Line Lead to prioritise and allocate resource for the next 24 hours and report on the results of the last 24 hours
Who are we?
Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies.
Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you – we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together.
Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us. We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout.
We’d love to hear from you if you can evidence the following knowledge, skills and experience:
Effective communication skills
Strong Microsoft Excel Skills and experience with Microsoft 365
Uses own initiative and is a positive change agent
Interpersonal collaboration skills and listening to others
Able to effectively coach and train others, positively influencing new ways of working
Drive and aptitude to continue building personal capability and a keenness to learn
Inquisitive by nature – enjoys problem-solving and sharing solutions
Experience as an Advanced Team Member / Equipment Owner would be beneficial
Technical understanding of the EO role and has knowledge about the process control
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