Process Technologist

Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, popchips and more)

Permanent role

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.

Some of the benefits you can expect to receive:

Bonus scheme

Medicash Health cash plan

Private Healthcare (dependent on Grade)

KP Pension Plan matching contribution stakeholder pension plan (up to 7% of salary) which also includes life assurance and income protection

25 days holiday

. 5-year service additional holiday

Annual salary review

MyGym Discounts

Cancer Care

Holiday Buy (buy up to an additional 5 days holiday per year)

Career Break

Cycle to Work

Company Sick Pay once eligible

Employee Assistance Programme

Digital GP

Best Doctors - 2nd medical opinion

Access to KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools

The Role:

We are looking to recruit for a Process Technologist to join us at our Ashby site on a permanent basis. This is a key role within the Technical team providing specialist support for Process development at site level. The role has key stakeholder links to the site Operations/Engineering teams, central and Group Product Development and Project Teams. The role will focus on quality and cost optimisation of processes and process controls to deliver Right First Time production.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Become the process Subject Matter Expert focussed on the production processes contained within site.

• Production trials collaborating with the central/Group New Product Development team to plan and execute trials (e.g. new products, cost value engineering).

• First production run support ensuring Right First Time launch of new products and co-ordinating sign-off for ongoing production.

• CAPEX commissioning - key link to Project Team to ensure that new or replacement process equipment delivers quality requirements.

• Trouble-shooting - support for the Operations Team to address quality issues helping identify root cause and validating basic process conditions (e.g. material variance investigations).

• Consumer complaint/NRFT (Not Right First Time) reduction support delivery of site targets based on key trends (e.g. flavour, texture, appearance, product holds).

• Process Control develop and implement suitable process controls to support delivery of quality expectations.

• Validation and calibration - develop and maintain a schedule for process equipment (e.g. on-line instrumentation).

• CAPEX planning recommend and support applications for new equipment to support improved processes and process control.

• Produce/update documentation and create reports to support key activities (e.g. trial reports, updating MCI s).

• Work within the IWS framework for continuous improvement using relevant tools and ensuring activities are a collaboration with the relevant LST (Line Structure Teams).

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 influencing and communication skills
• Operational and hands-on approach
• Confident and assured vocal when required
• Comfortable in conflict management and driving resolution
• Use resources effectively to maintain standards & knows when to prioritise
• Process knowledge in the snack industry
• Analytical
• Data interpretation
• Good communication & PC skills
• Team engagement across site disciplines