Continuous Improvement Deployment Manager

At KP Snacks, we use the Intersnack Work System (IWS), a proven approach that helps us continuously improve the way we work. By reducing losses, eliminating waste and sharing best practice, IWS empowers colleagues to take ownership, make decisions and drive better performance, helping us create more happy snacking moments every day.

As our IWS Deployment Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting our Hellaby site on its journey towards world-class manufacturing.

Reporting to the Site IWS Manager, you'll work closely with Pillar Leads, leaders and frontline colleagues to embed a culture of continuous improvement, ownership and operational excellence. You'll help teams identify opportunities, solve problems at their root cause and implement sustainable improvements that deliver lasting results.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role where you'll spend time on the shop floor coaching and developing colleagues, building capability and challenging established ways of working. By helping leaders and teams embrace continuous improvement, you'll play an important part in delivering our site ambitions and creating a culture where everyone is empowered to succeed.

If you're passionate about developing people, leading change and delivering meaningful business improvements, we'd love to hear from you.

• Engineering qualification or manufacturing expertise, preferably educated to degree level in Engineering or with significant experience in a manufacturing environment, bringing a strong understanding of operational processes and continuous improvement principles

• Continuous Improvement expertise, with experience deploying IWS, Lean, TPM, Operational Excellence or similar programmes within a manufacturing environment

• Strong coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to engage colleagues at all levels and build capability across teams

• A passion for driving change, with experience embedding new ways of working and creating lasting behavioural change

• Analytical problem-solving skills, using data, trends and loss analysis to identify opportunities and drive improvement

• Resilience and ownership, with the energy and determination to challenge the status quo and deliver results

• A hands-on approach, enjoying time on the shop floor where improvements are identified, implemented and sustained

Our purpose
At KP Snacks, we're passionate about creating happy snacking moments through our great tasting snacks and iconic brands. Every day, millions of people enjoy our products, including Hula Hoops, McCoy's, KP Nuts, Tyrrells, Skips, POM-BEAR and Butterkist, making us one of the UK's leading snack manufacturers.

For decades, we've been delighting consumers by combining well-loved favourites with exciting innovations that reflect changing tastes and expectations. We're equally passionate about our people and committed to creating a workplace where everyone can grow, develop and make a real impact.

As part of the Intersnack Group, one of the world's leading snack manufacturers, we combine global expertise with a shared commitment to creating happy snacking moments every day.

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.

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