Advanced Machine Technician – Team Captain

Advanced Machine Technician – Team Captain

Teesside (Home of McCoy's, Wheat Crunchies, pombear and more)

Permanent Role

5 Nights shift pattern

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:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Team Member / Team Captain to join the friendly team at our factory in Billingham (TS23 4DU). This role is on the 5 nights Pattern.

Responsibilities

• Effectively contribute to improved line performance and efficiencies

• Maintaining excellent housekeeping, health & safety and hygiene standards

• Resolving running problems/issues

• Carrying out all testing procedure for product as and when required

• Ensuring all stages of work are checked against quality standards

• Fully engaging with the IWS ways of working principles

• Subject matter expert on your piece of equipment

• Ensuring that the equipment is maintained in optimal operating condition

• Using daily management systems and problem-solving tools to resolve issues, reduce losses, reduce waste, and identify and implement improvements

• Training and coaching colleagues to run and maintain your piece of equipment

• Communicating with team and maintain Shift Board

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:

• Previous experience within manufacturing or the food industry (highly desirable)

• Level 2 in Food Safety for Manufacturing (desirable, although bespoke training is provided)

• Ability to lead a team

• A good standard of literacy and numeracy

• The ability to take ownership and accountability

• The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

• Attention to detail and accuracy is imperative

• The ability to work independently as well as within a team

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