Manufacturing Project Manager

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Manufacturing Project Manager - known internally as Start Up Leader / Line Lead

Billingham based (Home of McCoy's, Wheat Crunchies, pombear and more)

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Start Up Leader to join our Manufacturing & Production department at KP Snacks. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the start-up phase of a new process and wrapping line, ensuring smooth operations and successful implementation. After this phase the candidate will then be the Line Lead of that area.

What will you be doing?

• Delivery of Vertical Start Up (VSU) for new production facility.
• Lead for manufacturing readiness for the project.
• Deliver Commissioning, Qualification and Verification within a food manufacturing environment utilizing the principles of Intersnack Work Systems and the Initiative Management Pillar.
• Manage and control the VSU process.
• Own staffing and resourcing for start-up support.
• Lead communication with operations on progress against VSU tasks, deliverables, and results.
• Site operations single point of contact for issue resolution and alignment.
• Responsible for reporting and tracking for start-ups to all levels of the site team.
• Deliver the project criteria through to close out at Verification stage.
• Provide coaching and support to the operations team involved in the project.
• Define and deploy a Technology Transfer and Training plan.
• Develop effective teamwork with particular reference to integration within other functions.
• Present to all levels on Project updates and reviews.
• Manage pre-production budget and cost tracking up to close out.
• Coordinate plant level risk mitigation plan with external partners, engineering, and operations.
• Liaise with the factory leadership team to ensure alignment with IWS Principles and ways of working.
• Ensure company standards and statutory regulations are complied with within own area of control.
• Maintain health, safety, environment, and housekeeping practices, identifying and acting on hazards and unsafe working practices.
• As Line Lead, manage a 24/7 team to deliver Key Performance Indicators while working closely with your Process Lead and Maintenance Lead.
• Drive breakthrough results using a PDCA approach.
• Utilize Lead tools and principles to lock in results.

What's in it for you? (some of the benefits you can expect)

• Competitive salary, depending on the skills and experience you can bring.
• Bonus scheme.
• Annual Salary Review.
• Medicash health cash plan.
• Private healthcare (role/grade dependent).
• Digital GP and Best Doctors (2nd Medical Opinion service).
• Cancer care.
• Company sick pay (eligibility criteria exist).
• Holiday buy scheme.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing information and tools.

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. 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 have:

• Experience of working within food manufacturing/production environment and/or FMCG.
• Experience of working within a Project Team.
• Operational Management experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques/IWS ways of working.
• Understanding of Project management tools.
• Cost Centre Management, Budgeting, and Forecasting experience.
• Knowledge of legislative requirements and responsibilities relating to Health, Safety, and Environmental issues.
• Understanding of Food Safety Legislation.
• Experience working with Quality Management Systems.