Change Implementation Manager

Change Implementation Manager

(Known internally as IWS Deployment Manager)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Change Implementation Manager to join the friendly team at our Ashby site. Through the coaching and development of the line structure teams, the Change Implementation Manager is responsible for the execution of the IWS programme.

What is IWS?

Intersnack Work Systems (IWS) is an organisational capability building programme aimed at achieving and sustaining breakthrough business results, through 100% employee involvement with a zero-loss mindset.

We are incredibly proud to have been named as one of the Top 25 Best Big Companies and the Top Food & Drink Company to work for in the UK (via Best Companies). The multi-award-winning culture at KP Snacks is friendly, welcoming, and supportive. We encourage everyone to be the best they can be, working together to achieve great results.

As Change Implementation Manager your responsibilities will include:

• To contribute to the achievement of overall company objectives by ensuring the plant, equipment, site services, land and buildings are maintained to standards acceptable for a factory producing food for our brands and the major multiples in compliance to IWS
• Develop a team which values and respects the contributions of all, a team that has a passion for ownership, accountability, and a passion for driving improvements in the business operation for the benefit of the team and its customers developing the IWS 100% involvement and zero loss culture
• Fully participating as a member of the site team in the achievement of internal customer satisfaction, Health and Safety, compliance, technical standards, capital budgets, performance targets and manufacturing excellence working through the IWS pillars and coaching owners to deliver the capability to deliver outstanding performance

Working hours

This is a Monday to Friday 8am-5pm site-based role, but flexibility to cover all days is required.

What we would like to offer you:

• Competitive salary plus site bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare
• KP Matching Pension plus Life Assurance and Income Protection
• KP4ME- discount scheme, online benefits, and information platform
• Staff shop
• Subsidised staff canteen and free refreshments
• Free parking onsite
• Opportunities for career development within the Company

The ideal candidate will have:

• University or similar degree qualification in Engineering / Manufacturing or similar bias
• Experience of working within food manufacturing/production environment and/or FMCG
• IWS experience preferred (Minimum of lean six sigma or similar lean system experience)
• Cost Centre Management, Budgeting and Forecasting
• Capital Expenditure process awareness
• Experience and understanding of Procurement processes
• Working with Quality Management Systems