6 month FTC role available
Shift: This role operates a 3 shift rotating Sun-Fri rota (06:00-14:00/14:00-22:00/22:00-06:00)
As a First Line Manager (FLM), reporting to the Production Manager, you will be accountable for supporting the LST in implementing the IWS ways of working day & night delivering against clearly defined outputs.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
Taking personal responsibility for Health, Safety and environment OOH
Responsibility for the site out of hours, 7 days a week, ensuring all our colleagues are safe & products are compliant
Coaching the teams on IWS Ways of working such as problem solving & Daily Management Systems
Supporting the Line Structure Teams by leading & managing colleagues out of hours to achieve delivery of the plan
Collaborating closely with your Line Lead colleagues, ensuring that all colleagues are supported across 24 hours, 7 days a week
Role modelling servant leadership & coaching the teams to build capability & create ownership , supporting the delivery of our Compelling Business Need
Providing guidance & support & acting as the ‘go to’ person for any escalation out of hours, working closely with the maintenance team
KP Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group. With an annual turnover of more than €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has grown and flourished to become a market leader in savoury snacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, employing more than 14,000 employees and 44 factories globally (33 in Europe, 3 in Australia, 3 in New Zealand, 2 in India and 3 in Vietnam).
The multi-award-winning culture at KP Snacks is friendly, welcoming, supportive and collaborative. We encourage everyone to be the best they can be, working together to achieve great results.
We are also incredibly proud to have been named as one of the Top 25 Best Big Companies and one of the Top 10 Food & Drink Companies to work for in the UK (via Best Companies)
We wholeheartedly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. We are totally committed to creating a workplace where not one person feels they do not belong. Please just let us know if you need any modifications to the process if you have any special requirements.
Whichever method you are using to apply, please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates the relevant skills we are looking for, with clear evidence to support.
Job requirements
Key skills, knowledge and experience:
Strong people management skills
Experience dealing with absence, disciplinary, grievance…
Proven track record in delivering against production and manufacturing KPIs/SLAs
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and IWS/ Six Sigma is desirable
Current work experience in the Food industry would be desirable
From a lean manufacturing background also desirable
Experience at a supervisory/leadership level
Flexibility for shift working patterns and extended cover shifts
Strong communication and motivational skills
Customer focused and able to meet internal/external requirements