Manufacturing Systems Support & Data Lead

Manufacturing Systems Support & Data Lead

This is a home-based role with regular travel across our manufacturing sites, including extended periods supporting key projects where required.

Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Manufacturing Systems Support & Data Lead to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.

Who are we?
We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in KP Snacks’ digital manufacturing journey. As our Systems Support & Data Lead, you’ll be responsible for supporting, developing and improving the manufacturing systems and data platforms that help our sites operate effectively.

Working across Engineering, Operations, Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT), you’ll act as the link between technology and operational performance. You'll lead the governance and continuous improvement of systems including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Energy Monitoring Systems, Litmus Edge and reporting platforms, ensuring data is trusted, accessible and used to drive better decision making.

While the role includes supporting manufacturing systems across our sites, a significant focus will be on digital transformation projects, data analytics, machine optimisation and emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning. You'll also play an important role in supporting major business initiatives and helping shape the future of manufacturing technology across KP Snacks.

What’s in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:

• 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

• Comprehensive healthcare including Single Cover Private Healthcare, Health Cash Plan, Digital GP and Employee Assistance Programme

• 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

What will you be doing?

• Leading manufacturing systems support and governance
  Providing technical ownership of key manufacturing systems, ensuring they remain reliable, secure, standardised and aligned to business needs

• Driving data-led performance improvement
  Developing dashboards, reporting solutions and performance metrics that improve operational visibility, support decision making and unlock opportunities for continuous improvement

• Supporting digital transformation projects
  Leading and supporting projects focused on manufacturing systems, digitisation, machine optimisation and emerging technologies, helping KP Snacks maximise the value of its technology investments

• Building strong partnerships across the business
  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

• Developing capability and future ways of working
  Coaching site-based systems contacts, driving standardisation across sites and supporting the adoption of AI, machine learning and advanced analytics solutions