Automation Programme Manager - Manufacturing

Our Vacancies; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading convenience food company in the UK seeks a professional to spearhead automation projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. In this role, you will drive the design and delivery of innovative solutions, working closely with various stakeholders to shape the future of operations. You'll create strategies for automation, ensuring all designs align with company standards. Candidates with an eagerness to grow and improve processes will thrive in this environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, design, and deliver automation projects to enhance efficiency.
• Scope and design optimal end-of-line automation solutions.
• Create bespoke automation solutions in collaboration with strategic partners.

Job description

WhyGreencore?

We’reone of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.

As a vibrant and fast-moving business,we’reproud to employ over 13,300 talented colleagues across 16 manufacturing sites and 17 distribution depots throughout the UK. Together, we bring delicious food to life, from sandwiches, and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles, and ready meals. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve revenues of £1.95bn.

Our extensive direct-to-store (DTS) network, with 17 depots nationwide, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring our customers enjoy thevery best, whenever and wherever they shop.

At Greencore we actively encourage our colleagues to apply for our vacancies, whether as a lateral move to broaden experience or the next step up to progress your career and development. We also welcome applications from external candidates who are eager to grow their career with us.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be the driving force behind identifying, designing, and delivering automation projects that enhance efficiency, reduce labour dependency, and meet strictROIcriteria. Working closely with internal teams and external experts, you’ll shape the future of our operations through smart,scalableautomation.

• Develop comprehensive User Requirement Specifications (URS) and Capital Request documentation.
• Scope and design optimal end-of-line automation solutions with internal stakeholders and external specialists.
• Maintain a network of key automation and equipment suppliers.
• Create bespoke automation solutions in collaboration with strategic partners.
• Ensure all designs align with Group standards and automation strategy.
• Support project handovers to the Capital Projects Team and future deployments.
• Maintain a pipeline of automation initiatives to drive continuous improvement.