Shift Manager - FTC

• 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)

We're looking for a Shift Manager to lead our production operation and deliver safe, efficient and high-quality performance across their shift. You'll be accountable for people, plant, product and process performance, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and hygiene.

Acting as the first point of contact across the Site during your shift, you'll lead and develop colleagues, drive continuous improvement activities and minimise downtime through effective problem-solving and root cause analysis. Working within our Intersnack Working System (IWS) framework, you'll use lean manufacturing tools and Daily Management Systems to eliminate waste, improve performance and support operational excellence.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing people, driving change and delivering results.

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  Operations leadership experience
  Experience leading teams within a manufacturing environment, with the ability to motivate, coach and develop colleagues to deliver strong operational performance

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  Continuous improvement and problem-solving expertise
  Experience applying Lean Manufacturing tools and structured problem-solving techniques to reduce losses, eliminate waste and improve efficiency

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  Strong technical capability
  A good understanding of mechanical and electrical processes, with the confidence to support operational decision making and continuous improvement activity

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  Excellent communication and people skills
  Able to build strong relationships, communicate effectively at all levels and create a culture of accountability, collaboration and engagement

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  Relevant certifications and knowledge
  English and Maths GCSE (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent. Food Safety Level 3, Health and Safety Level 3, Internal Auditing and IWS experience are desirable. Engineering qualifications and FMCG experience would be advantageous

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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