Shift Manager - FTC

Job description

Shift Manager Initial FTC until the end of 2026 Hellaby (Home of KP Nuts) Shift pattern: 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) Join our snack-loving team We’re looking for a Shift 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. 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. About the role 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. What’s in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer (FTE): Competitive annual salary KP Pension Plan with up to 7% matched contributions 25 days holiday, with the option to buy up to five additional days, plus additional holiday after five years’ service Comprehensive healthcare including Single Cover Private Healthcare, Health Cash Plan, Digital GP and Employee Assistance Programme Electric Vehicle Car Scheme, supporting more sustainable and cost-effective travel KP4ME benefits platform with discounts, cashback and wellbeing support Enhanced family-friendly policies to support colleagues at every stage of life What will you be doing? Leading shift operations Taking overall responsibility for production performance, ensuring delivery of safety, quality, hygiene, service, waste and attendance KPIs while maintaining conformance to plan Developing and coaching colleagues Supporting Team Members, Advanced Team Members and Engineering colleagues through coaching, training and performance management, helping teams build capability and achieve operational excellence Driving continuous improvement Using Lean Manufacturing, IWS, Autonomous Maintenance and Focused Improvement tools to identify losses, eliminate waste, reduce downtime and improve operational performance Leading operational decision making Acting as the key decision maker outside standard working hours, prioritising planned and reactive activities and ensuring resources are effectively deployed to meet business needs Maintaining compliance and site standards Ensuring all colleagues and contractors follow company procedures while supporting internal audits, food safety standards, certification requirements and health and safety compliance We’d love to hear from you if you can bring: Operations leadership experience Experience leading teams within a manufacturing environment, with the ability to motivate, coach and develop colleagues to deliver strong operational performance Continuous improvement and problem-solving expertise Experience applying Lean Manufacturing tools and structured problem-solving techniques to reduce losses, eliminate waste and improve efficiency Strong technical capability A good understanding of mechanical and electrical processes, with the confidence to support operational decision making and continuous improvement activity Excellent communication and people skills Able to build strong relationships, communicate effectively at all levels and create a culture of accountability, collaboration and engagement 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. #LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite