Internal only – There is another advert for this role as a fixed-term contract (FTC). If we appoint an external candidate, the role will be offered as an FTC. If we appoint an internal candidate, it will be a permanent position. This is a fantastic opportunity for internal colleagues to secure a permanent role and continue growing their career with us.

Process Lead Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more) On-site | Monday - Friday

Join our snack-loving team We’re looking for a Process Lead 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 The Process Lead plays a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient processes within our Production Services team, bridging the gap between production and warehouse operations. You’ll be responsible for owning and improving Daily Management System (DMS) processes and driving IWS standards across the department. This role is all about spotting opportunities for improvement, implementing structured problem-solving techniques, and supporting colleagues to build skills and capability. You’ll work closely with Line Leads and Maintenance Leads to recommend actions that prevent or reduce losses and improve overall performance.

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 salary of £36,000

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? Own and develop DMS processes for Production Services, ensuring consistency and compliance with IWS standards

Review process trends and identify opportunities for improvement, focusing on efficiency and loss elimination

Collaborate with Production and Warehouse teams to share best practices and coach colleagues on new ways of working

Drive improvements in changeover processes and operational standards to enhance performance

Support capability building by coaching and training colleagues on structured problem-solving and process control

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: Strong understanding of process control and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and coach others

Experience in driving process improvements and implementing standards in a fast-paced environment

Confidence in using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 tools to support reporting and improvement activities

A passion for continuous learning and role-modelling KP Snacks’ values of ownership, collaboration, and a positive approach to change

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