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Process Lead (Pontefract)


Company : KP Snacks


Location : Pontefract, England


Created : 2025-11-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description Process LeadPontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn)On-siteJoin our snack-loving teamWere looking for a Process Lead to join us at KP Snacks. If youre 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 roleIn this hands-on role, youll lead process control and data analysis across our warehouse operations, helping us drive continuous improvement and deliver operational excellence. Youll 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.Whats in it for you?We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Heres a flavour of what we offer:Annual salary of 31,734.88 Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievementComprehensive healthcare support including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer careKP Pension Plan contribution matching up to 7% of your salary25 days holiday, plus the option to buy moreKP4ME our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and moreWhat will you be doing?Lead data analysis and loss elimination with confidence and clarity, using tools like Loss Trees and PDCATackle process control challenges by coaching the team on DMSs including centrelines, changeovers and change managementCollaborate with suppliers and hauliers to optimise trailer fill, reduce cancellations and ensure on-time collectionsMake a real impact by owning Autostore (our WMS), managing 3PL interfaces and supporting pallet holdingLearn and grow through structured problem solving, coaching and continuous improvement activitiesWho are we?Were 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 McCoys. In the UK, were a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. Were proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.Were committed to inclusionWere building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you dont tick every box, wed still love to hear from you your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if theres anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.Wed love to hear from you if you can bring:Strong knowledge of supply chain and warehousing you know your stuff and enjoy sharing itPractical skills in data analysis and ERP systems helping the team work smarter and better togetherRelevant experience in coaching, training and continuous improvement transferable skills are welcomeBonus points for experience with MES systems, Microsoft Office and structured problem solving tools#LI-Onsite #LI-SC1