Process Lead | Merthyr Tydfil

Process Leads – Offal Department | Kepak St. Merryn (Merthyr Tydfil)

Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
Salary: Competitive (full-time, permanent)
Hours: 3 on / 3 off shift pattern | 6.00 am – 6.30 pm
Industry: Food Manufacturing | Meat Processing

Join Kepak – A Global Food Company Built on Quality

Kepak is a global food business supplying international retailers and foodservice brands with premium meat cuts and ready-to-market convenience foods.

At Kepak St. Merryn, Merthyr Tydfil, our combined beef and lamb facilities produce premium, pasture-raised products sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by master butchers. We’re now recruiting experienced Process Leads to join our busy Offal Department.

This is a permanent, full-time position offering stability, career progression, and the opportunity to work with one of the UK’s most respected meat processors.

The Role

You’ll support the Team Leader to achieve optimum line output, focusing on efficiency, product quality, and safety performance. Using your specialist process knowledge, you’ll help drive operational improvements and develop team capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote a safety-first culture by identifying and addressing potential hazards.

• Maintain compliance with all Health & Safety procedures during equipment setup and operation.

• Support investigations of accidents or near misses and share learnings.

• Uphold customer and company quality standards, ensuring “right-first-time” production.

• Assist with internal and external audits, implementing corrective actions as required.

• Coach operators to improve performance and understanding of line equipment.

• Reduce downtime and waste through proactive problem-solving and process optimisation.

• Complete production documentation accurately and on time.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in food manufacturing or meat processing.

• Understanding of yield, waste, and efficiency costs.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication and motivational skills.

• Commitment to Kepak’s values: Passion | Ambition | Responsibility | Teamwork.

Desirable:

• Foundation Level HACCP, Food Safety, or Health & Safety qualifications.

Why Join Kepak?

• Competitive salary and long-term career prospects.

• Training & Development opportunities, including OEM updates.

• Company Pension and Life Assurance.

• Employee Discount Platform (WrkIt) – savings and cashback with hundreds of brands.

• Refer-a-Friend Scheme – earn up to £500.

• Bike to Work Scheme – save tax on bikes & safety gear.

• Subsidised Canteen & Free Parking.

• Long Service Awards recognising commitment.

• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Programme for emotional, practical & financial support.

About Kepak Group

Kepak is a diversified food company delivering prime cuts of meat, innovative food concepts, and ready-to-market convenience products to retailers and foodservice operators across the UK, Ireland, and beyond.

🌐 Learn more: www.kepak.com