Job Description
Process Lead
Pontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn)
On-site
Join our snack-loving team
We're looking for a Process 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.
About the role
In this hands-on role, you'll lead process control and data analysis across our warehouse operations, helping us drive continuous improvement and deliver operational excellence. You'll be the go-to expert for our MES system, loss elimination and structured problem solving, while also owning key relationships with suppliers and hauliers to keep everything running smoothly.
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 salary of £31,734.88
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?
Lead data analysis and loss elimination with confidence and clarity, using tools like Loss Trees and PDCA
Tackle process control challenges by coaching the team on DMSs including centrelines, changeovers and change management
Collaborate with suppliers and hauliers to optimise trailer fill, reduce cancellations and ensure on-time collections
Make a real impact by owning Autostore (our WMS), managing 3PL interfaces and supporting pallet holding
Learn and grow through structured problem solving, coaching and continuous improvement activities
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:
Strong knowledge of supply chain and warehousing - you know your stuff and enjoy sharing it
Practical skills in data analysis and ERP systems - helping the team work smarter and better together
Relevant experience in coaching, training and continuous improvement - transferable skills are welcome
Bonus points for experience with MES systems, Microsoft Office and structured problem solving tools
