Continuous Improvement Manager

Full Job Description

Continuous Improvement Manager (known internally as IWS Manager)
Leominster (Home of Tyrrells hand cooked potato crisps)
Permanent
Company Overview
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).
In the UK KP Snacks consists of c2,300 colleagues across our seven factory locations and Slough HQ. We make great tasting snack brands such as Hula Hoops, McCoy’s, Pombear, KP Nuts, Butterkist popcorn, Tyrrells and popchips.
Salary : £Competitive salary plus bonus
Some of the benefits you can expect to receive:
· Bonus scheme
· Car Allowance
· Medicash Health cash plan
· Private Healthcare
· KP Pension Plan – matching contribution stakeholder pension plan (up to 7% of salary) which also includes life assurance and income protection
· 25 days holiday
. 5-year service additional holiday
· Annual salary review
· MyGym Discounts
· Cancer Care
· Holiday Buy (buy up to an additional 5 days holiday per year)
· Career Break
· Cycle to Work
· Company Sick Pay – once eligible
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Digital GP
· Best Doctors - 2nd medical opinion
· Access to KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools
The Role:
The Intersnack Work System (commonly known as IWS) is our standardised way of doing business together and operating our supply chain. It is designed to achieve and sustain breakthrough business results through 100% colleague engagement with a zero-loss mindset. The IWS Manager has the accountability for the development phases of IWS and will help the site achieve their site targets (CBN - Compelling Business Need), reduce losses and achieve total employee engagement.
As our IWS Manager, you will play a Leadership role at site, be part of the Senior Leadership Team reporting to the Factory General Manager and your role will encompass the following elements:
Lead and coach the line organization and functions through the relevant IWS Phase Journey to improve results
* Clearly understand and communicate line & function priorities which will include execution requirements, resources and people
* Coach and support the Line Structure Teams to be able to set and deliver Daily Direction Setting (DDS) to secure target results, remove losses and report on the following at site level:
* Safety and Quality metrics
* Clean, Inspect, Lubricate and Defect Handling Daily Management System’s
* Production reliability results
* Training
Due to our idyllic, rural location, you will need your own transport
Job requirements
We aim to foster a diverse family-like culture where everyone can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. The I&D program focuses on Culture, Leadership, Recruitment, and Equitable Progression. We operate an inclusive recruitment process to attract diverse talent and educate hiring managers on bias. Additionally, we run a comprehensive program addressing various diversity topics to promote an inclusive workplace. Join KP Snacks to be a part of a diverse and inclusive team that values individuality and promotes growth.
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 there is anything we can do to make the process more easily accessible for you or 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.
The ideal candidate will have:
* A proven coach with demonstrable experience of leadership capability
* A strong influencer , communicator & facilitator with a proven spectrum from senior level to operator
* Experience of delivering within a site Senior Leadership Role
* IWS experience preferred (Minimum lean, six sigma or similar lean system experience)
* Cost Centre Management, Budgeting and Forecasting
* Capital Expenditure process awareness
* The ability to lead change & take people with you on the journey
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