Operations Manager
Permanent Role
Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, popchips and more)
Company Overview
KP Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group. With an annual turnover of more than €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has grown and flourished to become a market leader in savoury snacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, employing more than 14,000 employees and 44 factories globally (33 in Europe, 3 in Australia, 3 in New Zealand, 2 in India and 3 in Vietnam).
In the UK KP Snacks consists of c2,300 colleagues across our seven factory locations and Slough HQ. We make great tasting snack brands such as Hula Hoops, McCoy’s, Pombear, KP Nuts, Butterkist popcorn, Tyrrells and popchips.
Salary: negotiable (dependent on experience)
Some of the benefits you can expect to receive:
· Bonus scheme
· Medicash Health cash plan
· Private Healthcare (dependent on Grade)
· KP Pension Plan – matching contribution stakeholder pension plan (up to 7% of salary) which also includes life assurance and income protection
· 25 days holiday
. 5-year service additional holiday
· Annual salary review
· MyGym Discounts
· Cancer Care
· Holiday Buy (buy up to an additional 5 days holiday per year)
· Career Break
· Cycle to Work
· Company Sick Pay – once eligible
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Digital GP
· Best Doctors - 2nd medical opinion
· Access to KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools
The Role
The purpose of this role is to provide strategic direction to the Operations function within KP Ashby through strong leadership and alignment with KP’s Intersnack Work System (IWS). The IWS approach is a model of continuous improvement and one way of working, and the Operations Manager will lead the site through the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) pillar of IWS.
The Operations Manager will be accountable for all aspects of the operations in two of the key factories at KP Ashby.
- Leading, coaching, and developing the site line structures (Line Lead, Process Lead, Maintenance Lead)
- 24/7 Responsibility of their part of KP Ashby directly Leading 24/7 Managers and Production Managers.
- A clear sense of ownership and determination to deliver beyond expectations
- Delivering against a set of strong KPI’s striving for continuous improvement
- Autonomous site operational responsibility – leading with engineering and manufacturing.
- Strong track record of delivering positive, successful change in a food manufacturing environment.
- Deployment of IWS (lean approach) and lead pillar activity striving for zero loss and 100% colleague involvement
- Strategic input and Profit & Loss management
- Delivering a balanced scorecard across SQCPDM (Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, Delivery and Morale
- Leads the AM Pillar at site and develops strategic long term and short term (referred to as master & 90-day plans in IWS) to address losses and build capability.
We aim to foster a diverse family-like culture where everyone can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. The I&D program focuses on Culture, Leadership, Recruitment, and Equitable Progression. We operate an inclusive recruitment process to attract diverse talent and educate hiring managers on bias. Additionally, we run a comprehensive program addressing various diversity topics to promote an inclusive workplace. Join KP Snacks to be a part of a diverse and inclusive team that values individuality and promotes growth.
We wholeheartedly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. We are totally committed to creating a workplace where not one person feels they do not belong. Please just let us know if there is anything we can do to make the process more easily accessible for you or if you have any special requirements.
Whichever method you are using to apply, please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates the relevant skills we are looking for, with clear evidence to support.
The Candidate
- Degree Qualified or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- At least five years’ experience as a Operations/ Manufacturing Manager
- Previous experience on a Leadership Team with a proven record of driving cross functional improvement.
- Experience of working in the food industry
- Has a understand of an Engineering function and the key KPI’s that drive the department.
- Knowledge and experience of Health and Safety and Technical requirements for a food factory
- Strong analytical skills
- Demonstrates problem solving skills using relevant tools
- Demonstrates adherence to safety and quality standards
- Experience in the FMCG manufacturing industry, including engineering and project management.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to drive focused improvement using financial data
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and IWS/ Six Sigma
- Excellent communication skills will challenge in a positive manner and promote team working.
- Demonstrable leadership skills with a track record of engaging and developing people.
- Very forward thinking and process orientated.
- Autonomy and self-drive to deliver and succeed.
- Continuous improvement and innovation, prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong desire to develop and coach teams
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