Process Operator

Process Operator
Billingham (Home of McCoy's, Wheat Crunchies, pombear and more)
On-site
Flexi shift - a mixture of 12-hour day and night shifts 7am-7pm and every fifth week you will have 9 days off. Working an average of 33.6 hours per week

Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Process Operator to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this might just be your next adventure! 

As a Process Operator, you will have responsibility for running the plant and improving and sustaining results and standards for the equipment you own. You will do this by building your capability including focusing on breakthrough areas determined by highest levels of loss. You will use DMS such as centre lines, CILs (Clean, Inspect and Lubricate) and Defect Handling.

What’s in it for you?  

We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer: 

• KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary

• This is a flexible role with 1 contracted base day per year. Team members have the option to purchase additional holidays and take up to 60 hours (equivalent to 5 shifts) as stand-downs.

• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools 

• Life assurance - 4 x salary

• Enhanced maternity / paternity leave

What will you be doing? 

• Take ownership of pellet plant equipment, driving performance improvements and building Autonomous Maintenance (AM) capability through the Equipment Owner Step Up Card process.

• Ensure smooth and efficient operations, working collaboratively with the team to manage start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers, while continuously improving Centre Lines (CL) and Clean, Inspect, Lubricate (CIL) standards.

• Champion safety, quality, and hygiene, following all procedures to maintain a safe working environment, support zero-loss culture, and adhere to clean-as-you-go housekeeping standards.

• Identify and resolve issues at source, using basic engineering knowledge to fix defects, reduce waste and losses, and optimise energy usage across the line.

• Communicate effectively across shifts, ensuring clear handovers and alignment through the Shift Daily Direction Setting (SDDS) process to maintain consistent performance.

Who are we?  

Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies. 

Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you – we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together. 

Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us.  We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout. 

We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience: 

• Experience in manufacturing or the food industry is highly desirable, along with a good understanding of food safety (Level 2 certification beneficial, but training is provided).

• Strong mechanical skills and confidence using hand tools are essential, as this is a hands-on role.

• Good literacy, numeracy, and basic IT skills, including Outlook and Excel.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work on your own initiative and effectively prioritise tasks.

• A proactive and flexible team player, with a positive, approachable attitude and willingness to support a variety of daily tasks.

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