Manufacturing Systems Support & Data Lead

Manufacturing Systems Support & Data Lead

This is a home-based role with regular travel across our manufacturing sites, including extended periods supporting key projects where required.

Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Manufacturing Systems Support & Data Lead 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

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in KP Snacks’ digital manufacturing journey. As our Systems Support & Data Lead, you’ll be responsible for supporting, developing and improving the manufacturing systems and data platforms that help our sites operate effectively.

Working across Engineering, Operations, Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT), you’ll act as the link between technology and operational performance. You'll lead the governance and continuous improvement of systems including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Energy Monitoring Systems, Litmus Edge and reporting platforms, ensuring data is trusted, accessible and used to drive better decision making.

While the role includes supporting manufacturing systems across our sites, a significant focus will be on digital transformation projects, data analytics, machine optimisation and emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning. You'll also play an important role in supporting major business initiatives and helping shape the future of manufacturing technology across KP Snacks.

What’s in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:

• Competitive annual salary, annual salary review and annual bonus opportunity (target 5%)

• Business needs car allowance

• 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 manufacturing systems support and governance
  Providing technical ownership of key manufacturing systems, ensuring they remain reliable, secure, standardised and aligned to business needs

• Driving data-led performance improvement
  Developing dashboards, reporting solutions and performance metrics that improve operational visibility, support decision making and unlock opportunities for continuous improvement

• Supporting digital transformation projects
  Leading and supporting projects focused on manufacturing systems, digitisation, machine optimisation and emerging technologies, helping KP Snacks maximise the value of its technology investments

• Building strong partnerships across the business
  Working closely with Engineering, Operations, OT, IT and external partners to deliver improvements, resolve complex issues and ensure manufacturing requirements are represented in key projects

• Developing capability and future ways of working
  Coaching site-based systems contacts, driving standardisation across sites and supporting the adoption of AI, machine learning and advanced analytics solutions

We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:

• Manufacturing systems experience
  Experience supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or similar manufacturing technologies within an FMCG, manufacturing or industrial environment

• Strong data and analytics capability
  The ability to analyse operational data, create meaningful insights and use reporting tools such as Power BI to support business performance

• Experience delivering technology improvements
  A track record of identifying and implementing system enhancements, automation solutions or digital initiatives that deliver measurable business value

• Excellent stakeholder management skills
  The ability to build relationships and influence colleagues across Engineering, Operations, OT, IT and external suppliers

• A passion for innovation and continuous improvement
  An interest in emerging technologies including AI, machine learning and Industry 4.0, combined with a desire to improve the way manufacturing systems support business performance

• Flexibility to travel across our sites
  A willingness to spend time at different KP Snacks locations to support projects, system implementations and continuous improvement initiatives

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.