Site Engineering Manager

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

Permanent

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

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:

As our Site Engineering Manager, you'll be responsible for all engineering and maintenance activity as a support to the operations function on site. Responsible for control of all maintenance costs, legislative compliance and development of on-going maintenance strategies in accordance with IWS methodologies. Responsible for delivery of the site Capital projects program.

As Site Engineering Manager, some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure all relevant Statutory Compliance is current, recorded, updated and maintained for the site
• Leads the PM and IM Pillars at site and develops master/90-day plans to address losses and build capability
• To maximise availability of all mechanical and electrical equipment through continuous improvement and improve equipment efficiencies and reduce costs through initiatives such as MP&S and BDE
• Be responsible for capital investment projects (new and ongoing) working in conjunction with site and central teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, to the correct quality, on-time and to budget
• Design and manage engineering budgets for the site, both capital and operational
• To ensure adequate resources, equipment and people, are in place to meet operational needs
• Development of an annual engineering strategy which is aligned to the site CBN and KP strategy wheel

About the Site

Size - Employs around 500 people, is 54,000m and operates 24/5

History - First opened in 1948 as a crisp factory for Meredith & Drew. Started extrusion and pellet frying in 1970. Hula Hoops moved to Ashby in 1995

Products - As well as Hula Hoops, a range of other pellet and extruded snacks including Skips, Space Raiders and Nik Naks

Key stats - Produces 110 tonnes of finished products every day on 10 production lines including 3 million packs of Hula Hoops and 1 million packs of Skips!

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.

Key knowledge, skills and experience:

• Strong mechanical or electrical engineering background degree level / Chartered Engineer status
• FMCG background preferably maintenance and projects experience
• Pragmatic problem solver in touch with pace of the business
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrates adherence to safety and quality standards
• Excellent communication skills, will challenge in a positive manner and promote team working
• Lean awareness
• Thorough understanding of PPM techniques
• Autonomy and self-drive to deliver and succeed
• Continuous improvement and innovation, prioritise in a fast paced environment
• Strong desire to develop and coach teams