Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer (known internally as Process Lead)
Hellaby (Home of KP Nuts)
On-site | Monday - Friday | 07:30 - 16:00

We’re looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer 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
This is a stretching and rewarding role within our high‑performing Manufacturing team. You’ll be at the heart of driving performance improvements across our production lines, using lean manufacturing tools and coaching colleagues to embed new ways of working. You’ll take ownership of key systems and processes, helping us reduce losses, improve changeovers and build capability across the site.

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

• 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

• Leading the development and ownership of the Centre Line Management System for your manufacturing line(s), ensuring consistent performance and control
• Coaching Equipment Owners to identify and respond to deviations, improve changeover procedures and embed best practice across the site
• Conducting weekly health checks to assess gaps in our Daily Management Systems and implementing effective countermeasures
• Analysing machine data to identify and eliminate losses, managing our online data capture system and sharing insights to drive improvement
• Participating in daily performance reviews with Line Leads to prioritise actions, allocate resources and report on results, while supporting site safety and hygiene initiatives in collaboration with our specialists

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.

What you can bring

• A Mechanical Engineering degree or completed Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship
• Experience in a world‑class manufacturing environment, ideally within FMCG
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with data
• Strong coaching and communication skills, with the ability to positively influence change and build capability
• A curious mindset, with a passion for problem solving, continuous learning and sharing solutions

Duties

• Support the Business Management System (BMS) through internal and external auditing.
• Monitor and drive close out of Non‑conforming Reports (NCRs).
• Ensure all customer specifications and documents relevant to the BMS are to the correct issue status.
• Follow process for the implementation of changes on the BMS.
• Monitor compliance of BMS to relevant standards and customer requirements.
• Monitor and drive BMS compliance with AS9100/ISO
  09100, AS13100 and SABRe standards.
• Report on all Key performance indicators.
• Report quality statistics weekly/ monthly and project performance.
• Interpretate manufacturing drawings and specifications to internal standards.
• Adhere to company Health & Safety.
• Promote effective communication between your functional areas and other areas of the business.
• Generate and issue quality statistics and communicate findings across the teams.
• Conduct/ facilitate risk management through implementation and review failure mode effect…