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Operational Excellence Manager (known internally as IWS Manager)

Billingham (Home of McCoy’s, Pom-Bear and more) 

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Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for an IWS Manager 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 IWS Manager will lead the phased implementation of the IWS at the Teesside site. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, enhancing employee engagement, and eliminating losses. It also contributes to regional capability-building and cross-site collaboration. 

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 bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement

• Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, 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?

Site Leadership

• Lead the Teesside site through IWS phases to deliver CBN and OGSM targets

• Coach and develop IWS Deployment Coaches and Line Leads

• Drive colleague engagement using structured tools including PBAT/OHA, ‘Values & behaviours’ and the Best Companies Survey

• Collaborate closely with site leadership and employee representatives

Loss elimination & systems implementation

• Develop and deliver the Site Master Plan and 90-day plans

• Apply IWS tools including Push/Pull pillars, UPS, 6W2H, DDS, CILs and Defect Handling

• Lead root cause analysis to achieve breakthrough results in OEE and reduce downtime

• Embed and coach Daily Management Systems (DMS) and standard work practices

Support & capability building

• Provide coaching and calibrated assessments across all site Pillars, Departments and Line Structure Teams

• Share best practices and contribute to global IWS capability development

• Build leadership capability across site teams and Line Structure Teams

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:
Education & Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field. Alternatively, candidates with 5+ years in a site leadership role overseeing teams of 150+ people will be considered.

• Lean Six Sigma or equivalent lean systems certification.

• Coaching accreditation and project/programme management qualifications (preferred).

Experience

• Proven experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environments.

• Leadership experience in operational excellence or lean transformation.

• Budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure awareness.

• Proven track record of embedding continuous improvement within operations, transitioning ownership from a traditional CI department to frontline teams.

Skills & Attributes

• Leadership Through Others: Candidates must demonstrate how they’ve enabled, coached, and empowered teams—not just delivered results individually.

• Broad CI Perspective: While TPM expertise is welcome, candidates must show adaptability across multiple IWS pillars and methodologies.

• Influence & Presence: Ability to challenge constructively, contribute meaningfully in senior forums, and drive alignment across functions.

• Analytical & Technical: Strong problem-solving skills, intermediate Excel proficiency, and familiarity with structured problem-solving tools.

• Communication & Coaching: Clear, confident communication style with the ability to inspire and influence diverse teams.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect operational improvements to broader business goals.

• Presence in Leadership Forums: Demonstrated ability to influence, challenge, and align senior stakeholders.

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Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. 

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. 

Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job Summary

To take ownership for the delivery of a first-class customer experience to all parties involved in the purchase of a new home from Taylor Wimpey. 

To ensure sales meet or exceed target and profit is maximized for the business.

Primary Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the development, all aspects of presentation and the entire purchase process. 
• Becomes the reference point for the purchaser, and all other internal and external interested parties from the first contact through to the completion of the house sale. 
• Promote and provide for the use of company-recommended mortgage brokers and solicitors to ensure an efficient service for the customer to achieve purchasing deadlines. 
• Ensure all administrative and reporting requirements are met according to company policies and agreed time frames. 
• Ensure that market research, price benchmarking, advertising, incentives, PR and other marketing events are undertaken proactively to provide the correct pipeline to fulfil agreed sales targets. 
• Proactively search for target customers and create appointments. Follow-up leads to ensure that sales targets are met and customer satisfaction is measured to the level required by Taylor Wimpey. 
• Undertake inspections and introduce the customer to their new home, ensure familiarization, and ensure the aftercare of those customers at defined intervals following their move-in date. 
• Ensure the health and safety of customers, colleagues and other parties while on site in accordance with legal requirements and company policy. 
• Follow and adhere to company (procedures, standards of performance, and the business unit Sales Manual. 

The role requires regular weekend and bank holiday working. 

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• Sales experience in the housing industry 
• High levels of self-management 
• Exceptional customer service skills & sales excellence 
• Computer literacy 
• Full driving license and ownership of a car 

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions.  We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover.  Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.    

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey. 

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants:

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Telehandler to join our team within Vistry North East, at our Summerville North site (TS18 9TD). As our Telehandler, you will operate a telescopic handler to move materials around a construction site. You are responsible for loading, unloading, and stacking materials, ensuring safe and efficient operation of the machine.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Trained Plant Operator CPCS Card – Telescopic Handler – All sizes Exec 360 Slew – Category A17 Endorsement C
• Full UK driving license
• Experience as a Materials Controller/Telehandler Operator or trades person

Desirable…

• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
• Category A17E Endorsement (Suspended Loads)
• One of more of the following trades:
  • Carpentry
  • Bricklaying
  • Dry lining
  • Plastering
  • Painting and decorating

• Ensure site operates in line with health and safety requirements, reporting and addressing breaches.
• Inspect the telehandler daily/weekly, notifying the Site Manager of any defects.
• Erect and maintain safety signage and monitor traffic/pedestrian segregation.
• Secure hazards at the end of the day and review weekly "Ardent" alerts with the Site team.
• Receive, store, secure, and distribute materials using the telehandler, reporting any loss or damage.
• Check material deliveries according to site requirements and ensure proper storage.
• Maintain site tidiness, organize storage areas, and ensure compliance with housekeeping policies.
• Distribute and collect tipping skips as needed.

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Site Operative to join our team within Vistry North East, at our Summerville North site (TS19 8TD). As our Site Operative, you will support construction activities by performing manual labour tasks on-site. This includes carrying materials, assisting subcontractors, cleaning and maintaining work areas, and ensuring safety and compliance with site regulations.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• CSCS Card
• Experience as a Labourer or trades person
• Able to demonstrate genuine interest in working in the construction industry
• Resourceful and capable of using own initiative
• Excellent time keeping and attendance record
• Able to work effectively and safely under pressure
• Able to always represent the Company professionally
• Attention to detail
• Able to multitask
• Customer focused
• Willing to travel to other sites on a regular basis
• Able and willing to attend site out of hours to deal with emergency situations

Desirable…

• Full UK Driving License
• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
• One or more of the following trades:
  • Carpentry
  • Bricklaying
  • Dry lining
  • Plastering
  • Painting & Decorating

• Tidy and prepare the site, disposing of debris and waste properly.
• Follow safety procedures and report violations to Site Management.
• Maintain a clean, safe site by properly storing materials and securing tools/equipment.
• Report incidents and assist with site safety in line with group standards.
• Erect and maintain safety signage and secure hazards at the end of the day.
• Assist with loading/unloading and storing materials safely, minimizing loss or damage.
• Check and receive material deliveries according to site requirements.
• Maintain site tidiness and organization, ensuring compliance with housekeeping policies.
• Assist with snagging and cleaning plots.
• Secure building areas and report any security concerns to the Site Manager.
• Open and close the site daily.

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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• To ensure site Electrical systems are operated and maintained to the required codes of practice and industry guidelines.
• Ensure the PPM’s for the as built equipment is fully maintained and carried out in a high calibre and on time.
• To carry out day-to-day maintenance and reactive issues relating to all the electrical equipment and assets.
• Complete information and feed back to computer based systems particularly the PPM system.
• Carry out fault identification/rectification and escalation when required on heating, ventilation and air conditioning issues.
• Installation and modification of site electrical services.
• Maintain effective communication to the Shift Supervisor including plant status, plant isolation, issues arising, ongoing works and standards of housekeeping.
• Ensure any parts required are clearly and accurately stated and any difficulties encountered on engineering activities are reported to the Shift Supervisor.
• Plant areas, workshops, stores, changing/rest areas etc. are kept to the highest level of housekeeping
• Operation and trouble shooting for the following:
• Building Electrical Installation (associated panels, equipment, and circuits).
• Emergency lighting.
• Lighting Control system.
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Fire suppression and detection systems
• Air conditioning System, VAV, FCU’s and Split Systems.
• AHU’s, Variable speed drives.
• Heating system.
• Generators and controls.
• Single and three phase motors.
• UPS system and associated control systems.
• Operation of HV systems (training and familiarisation with this system will be made available).

• Previous experience in Building Services industry
• C&G qualified or equivalent in an electrical services/maintenance.
• 18th Edition IEE: Wiring & Installation competent
• HV Approved Person
• Confined Space entry trained. (Where required)
• Recognised training or apprenticeship
• Strong communication skills and the ability to deal with all levels of staff.
• Demonstrate a good understanding and be technically competent in all building services, in particular UPS, generators, static switches, water treatment, refrigeration and air conditioning.
• Proactive in achieving the highest standard of operation.
• Demonstrate a willingness to attend on and off site training for plant and systems as they are installed. This may require nights away from home.
• Reliable and conscientious
• Individuals who can demonstrate commitment and technical competence; but do not meet all the requirements may be considered subject to client approval.
• Advanced communication skills with a full understanding of customer needs & expectations
• Ability to comprehend and act upon both verbal and written instructions
• Enthusiasm and demonstration of pro-activity, diligence and alertness, with the willingness to participate in appropriate training schemes
• Integrity, honesty and punctuality is also expected