Learning & Development Manager
Billingham (Home of McCoy's, Wheat Crunchies, pombear and more)
On-site | Monday - Friday | approximately 30% of your time will be spent on the factory floor.

Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Learning & Development 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

As our Learning & Development (L&D) Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and skill development at our Teesside site. This position will design, implement, and manage programmes to enhance employee capabilities, support operational excellence, and align workforce development with organisational goals.

The L&D Manager will collaborate with leadership, HR, and departmental teams to identify training needs, drive engagement, and promote best practices in learning and development.

You’ll lead, develop & deliver the Teesside Education and Training (E&T) Pillar and Master Plan focusing on increasing capability  and creating a coaching culture to reduce losses and achieve site ambitions. You’ll also be a key part  of the  Regional E&T pillar ensuring alignment to and driving of regional standards. 

What’s in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:

• Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement

• Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, 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?

• Ensure Compliance Excellence: Have a keen eye for detail  ensuring we maintain accurate training records & matrices, meet regulatory standards, and support audits by ensuring all colleagues meet compliance requirements.

• Design and Deliver Impactful Training: Develop and implement tailored training programs, including safety, technical, and compliance, using a variety of engaging methods like workshops, e-learning, and on-the-job training.

• Drive Continuous Improvement: Partner with managers to assess skill gaps, align development initiatives with business goals, and evaluate program effectiveness through metrics and feedback.

• Nurture Leadership and Talent: Lead leadership development programs, support succession planning, and develop high-potential colleagues in collaboration with HR.

• Champion Learning and Engagement: Foster a culture of continuous learning, align with regional best practices, and inspire employee participation in growth opportunities.

Who are we?
We’re 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 McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.

We’re committed to inclusion
We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.

We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:

• Proven Training Expertise: Experience designing and delivering impactful technical, compliance, and leadership programs, with a strong grasp of adult learning principles.

• Management and development of your team:  Enabling the training team to perform at the best delivering the sites operational needs

• Coaching and Development: Skilled in coaching, evaluating, and enhancing others’ skills; coaching accreditation is a plus.

• Organisational Experience: Background in Learning and Development within complex organisations, balancing operational and functional priorities effectively.

• Exceptional Project and Communication Skills: Adept in managing projects, facilitating sessions, and engaging diverse audiences.

• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and leveraging digital tools for training excellence.

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