First Line Manager

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First Line Manager

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

Permanent Role

Flexi Rota Shift Pattern

Company Overview

KP Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group. With an annual turnover of more than €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has grown and flourished to become a market leader in savoury snacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, employing more than 14,000 employees and 44 factories globally (33 in Europe, 3 in Australia, 3 in New Zealand, 2 in India and 3 in Vietnam).

In the UK KP Snacks consists of c2,300 colleagues across our seven factory locations and Slough HQ. We make great tasting snack brands such as Hula Hoops, McCoy's, Pombear, KP Nuts, Butterkist popcorn, Tyrrells and popchips.

Salary : Depending on experience

Grade 4

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

The Role:

As a First Line Manager (FLM), reporting to the Production Manager, you will be accountable for supporting the Line Structure Teams implementing the IWS ways of working, day & night, delivering against clearly defined standards & outputs.

This role operates a Flexi Rota Pattern 24/7

Some key responsibilities will include:

Taking personal responsibility for Health, Safety, and environment out of hours

Responsibility for the site out of hours, 7 days a week, ensuring all our colleagues are safe & products are compliant.

• Coaching the teams on IWS Ways of working such as problem solving & Daily Management Systems
• Supporting the Line Structure Teams by leading & managing colleagues out of hours to achieve delivery of the plan.
• Collaborating closely with your Line Lead colleagues, ensuring that all colleagues are supported across 24 hours, 7 days a week.
• Role modelling servant leadership & coaching the teams to build capability & create ownership, supporting the delivery of our Compelling Business Need.
• Providing guidance & support & acting as the 'go to' person for any escalation out of hours & working closely with the out of hours maintenance team.

Flexi Shift Pattern :
14 days (7 day shifts then 7 night shifts) followed by 9 days off.

12 hour shifts with weekends (there may be an expectation to work additional shifts depending on workload).

We aim to foster a diverse family-like culture where everyone can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. The I&D program focuses on Culture, Leadership, Recruitment, and Equitable Progression. We operate an inclusive recruitment process to attract diverse talent and educate hiring managers on bias. Additionally, we run a comprehensive program addressing various diversity topics to promote an inclusive workplace. Join KP Snacks to be a part of a diverse and inclusive team that values individuality and promotes growth.

We wholeheartedly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. We are totally committed to creating a workplace where not one person feels they do not belong. Please just let us know if there is anything we can do to make the process more easily accessible for you or if you have any special requirements.

Whichever method you are using to apply, please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates the relevant skills we are looking for, with clear evidence to support.

The Candidate:

• Strong people management skills
• Experience dealing with absence, disciplinary, grievance...
• Proven track record in delivering against production and manufacturing KPIs/SLAs
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and IWS/ Six Sigma is desirable.
• Current work experience in the Food industry would be desirable.
• From a lean manufacturing background also desirable
• Experience at a supervisory/leadership level
• Flexibility for shift working patterns and extended cover shifts.
• Strong communication and motivational skills
• Customer focused and able to meet internal/external requirements.

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