JOB NEWS: KP Snacks is hiring a Manufacturing Project Manager in Billingham on a Full-time basis.

Job Overview

Manufacturing Project Manager

Employer: KP Snacks

Location: Billingham TS23 4DU

Job Type: Full-time

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Competitive annual salary

Benefits include:

  • Employee discount
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Company pension
  • Private medical insurance
  • Car scheme
  • Annual bonus opportunity (target 7.5%)
  • £6,000 car allowance
  • KP Pension Plan with up to 7% matched contributions
  • 25 days holiday, with the option to buy up to five additional days
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Digital GP
  • Electric Vehicle Car Scheme
  • KP4ME benefits platform with discounts, cashback and wellbeing support
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the start-up of a new manufacturing line by managing commissioning, qualification and verification activities
  • Drive project delivery and stakeholder engagement
  • Manage project risks and operational readiness
  • Embed Continuous Improvement principles
  • Lead the newly established production area following start-up
  • Manage operational performance, colleague development and business objectives

Requirements

  • Manufacturing leadership experience within a fast-paced food, FMCG or continuous manufacturing environment
  • Experience delivering complex operational projects, commissioning activities or major manufacturing investments
  • Strong knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing principles
  • Commercial and operational awareness, including budget and resource management
  • Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental responsibilities
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

About The Role

KP Snacks is recruiting a Manufacturing Project Manager (known internally as Start Up Lead) for its Billingham site. The successful candidate will lead the commissioning, qualification and verification of a new manufacturing and packaging line before taking responsibility for managing the newly established production area. The role involves working closely with Engineering, Operations and external partners to ensure a safe and successful launch while driving operational performance and continuous improvement. The position is based on-site, Monday to Friday.

Source

KP Snacks

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