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Manufacturing Systems Support & Data Lead
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote · United Kingdom
Experience
Lead / principal · Not stated
Level inferred from job title
Job description
A home-based Manufacturing Systems Support & Data Lead role at KP Snacks, supporting, developing and improving manufacturing systems and data platforms across manufacturing sites, with a significant focus on digital transformation, data analytics and emerging technologies.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
- Work mode
- Remote · United Kingdom
- Languages
- English
What you'll do
- Providing technical ownership of key manufacturing systems, ensuring they remain reliable, secure, standardised and aligned to business needs
- Leading manufacturing systems support and governance
- Developing dashboards, reporting solutions and performance metrics that improve operational visibility, support decision making and unlock opportunities for continuous improvement
- Driving data-led performance improvement
- Leading and supporting projects focused on manufacturing systems, digitisation, machine optimisation and emerging technologies
- Working closely with Engineering, Operations, OT, IT and external partners to deliver improvements, resolve complex issues and ensure manufacturing requirements are represented in key projects
- Coaching site-based systems contacts, driving standardisation across sites and supporting the adoption of AI, machine learning and advanced analytics solutions
- Leading the governance and continuous improvement of systems including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Energy Monitoring Systems, Litmus Edge and reporting platforms
What we're looking for
- Experience supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or similar manufacturing technologies within an FMCG, manufacturing or industrial environment
- The ability to analyse operational data, create meaningful insights and use reporting tools such as Power BI to support business performance
- A track record of identifying and implementing system enhancements, automation solutions or digital initiatives that deliver measurable business value
- The ability to build relationships and influence colleagues across Engineering, Operations, OT, IT and external suppliers
- An interest in emerging technologies including AI, machine learning and Industry 4.0, combined with a desire to improve the way manufacturing systems support business performance
- A willingness to spend time at different KP Snacks locations to support projects, system implementations and continuous improvement initiatives
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare including Single Cover Private Healthcare, Health Cash Plan, Digital GP and Employee Assistance Programme
- Competitive annual salary, annual salary review and annual bonus opportunity (target 5%)
- Business needs car allowance
- KP Pension Plan with up to 7% matched contributions
- 25 days holiday, with the option to buy up to five additional days, plus additional holiday after five years' service
- Electric Vehicle Car Scheme, supporting more sustainable and cost-effective travel
- KP4ME benefits platform with discounts, cashback and wellbeing support
- Enhanced family-friendly policies to support colleagues at every stage of life
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About KP Snacks
Creating happy snacking moments
KP Snacks is part of the Intersnack family, making snacks including Hula Hoops, McCoy's, KP Nuts, Tyrrells, Skips, POM-BEAR and Butterkist. In the UK it is a team of around 2,400 colleagues based across seven sites and its Slough HQ.
Key facts
- around 2,400 colleagues in the UK
- Slough HQ
- snack manufacturing
- Part of the Intersnack family
- Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 people work together in Intersnack
- UK team of around 2,400 colleagues across seven sites and Slough HQ
- One of the UK's leading snack manufacturers
What they value
- Speak up
- Celebrate differences
- Push boundaries together
- Inclusion