At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead shift operations and ensure high-quality production performance.
- Company: Join KP Snacks, a leading snack manufacturer with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, healthcare, and generous holiday options.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations leadership and continuous improvement in manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
Initial FTC until the end of 2026 Hellaby (Home of KP Nuts)
Shift pattern: 44 weeks per year on a three-shift rotation (Days, Afters and Nights, 8-hour shifts). Peak season (mid October to mid December): 24/7 shift pattern working a 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 3 off rotation across Days and Nights (12-hour shifts).
Join our snack-loving team. We’re looking for a Shift Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re 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:
- Lead our production operation and deliver safe, efficient and high-quality performance across your shift.
- Accountable for people, plant, product and process performance, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and hygiene.
- Act as the first point of contact across the Site during your shift, leading and developing colleagues, driving continuous improvement activities and minimising downtime through effective problem-solving and root cause analysis.
- Work within our Intersnack Working System (IWS) framework, using lean manufacturing tools and Daily Management Systems to eliminate waste, improve performance and support operational excellence.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive annual salary
- KP Pension Plan with up to 7% matched contributions
- 25 days holiday, with the option to buy up to five additional days, plus additional holiday after five years’ service
- Comprehensive healthcare including Single Cover Private Healthcare, Health Cash Plan, Digital GP and Employee Assistance Programme
- Electric Vehicle Car Scheme, supporting more sustainable and cost-effective travel
- KP4ME benefits platform with discounts, cashback and wellbeing support
- Enhanced family-friendly policies to support colleagues at every stage of life
What will you be doing?
- Leading shift operations and taking overall responsibility for production performance, ensuring delivery of safety, quality, hygiene, service, waste and attendance KPIs while maintaining conformance to plan.
- Developing and coaching colleagues, supporting Team Members, Advanced Team Members and Engineering colleagues through coaching, training and performance management.
- Driving continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing, IWS, Autonomous Maintenance and Focused Improvement tools.
- Leading operational decision making outside standard working hours, prioritising planned and reactive activities.
- Maintaining compliance and site standards, ensuring all colleagues and contractors follow company procedures.
We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:
- Operations leadership experience.
- Experience leading teams within a manufacturing environment.
- Continuous improvement and problem-solving expertise.
- Strong technical capability with a good understanding of mechanical and electrical processes.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Relevant certifications and knowledge, including English and Maths GCSE (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
Our purpose:
At KP Snacks, we're passionate about creating happy snacking moments through our great tasting snacks and iconic brands. We’re committed to inclusion and building a workplace where everyone belongs.
Shift Manager - FTC employer: KP Snacks
At KP Snacks, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Hellaby location provides employees with competitive benefits, including flexible shift patterns and opportunities for professional growth, ensuring that every team member can thrive in their career while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
