Automation Project Manager

KAG Recruitment Consultancy; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the UK seeks an Automation Project Manager to oversee and deliver automation projects across Europe. The successful candidate will have strong engineering and project management skills, enabling them to drive innovations and efficiencies. This position offers a competitive salary of GBP70,000 - GBP80,000 plus a GBP5k KPI bonus.

Qualifications

• Proven engineering and project management expertise.
• A strong communicator who prioritizes effectively.
• Experience within the Food or other FMCG industries.

Responsibilities

• Manage UK-wide automation projects and implement best practices.
• Report on achievement of targets and identify required actions.
• Collaborate with the Group engineering team for training.

Skills

Project management expertise

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Understanding of engineering principles

Education

HNC, HND, or Degree in Engineering principles

Prince2 or equivalent qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Imagine an opportunity where your Engineering and Project Management skills are truly valued and support the growth of your career path. K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering with a leading Pet Food Manufacturing company to find an exceptional Automation Project Manager to manage the delivery, commissioning, and sign-off of automation projects across their European sites.

Role: Automation Project Manager

Location: Flexible, based in Europe; travel required

Package: GBP70,000 - GBP80,000 (DOE) + GBP5k KPI annual bonus

Hours: Standard business hours (flexibility when required)

Your Role:

You will manage and lead UK-wide automation projects, implementing best practices for project delivery and execution across the Group, with delivery against KPIs. You will contribute to new business innovations and efficiencies throughout the projects and processes.

What You'll Do:

• Prioritize management throughout projects and their lifecycle
• Manage contractors via contractors' managers and local site supervisors
• Manage OEMs via project managers and installation teams
• Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required
• Work as part of the management team to share ideas and improve operations, recommending, supporting, and implementing continuous improvements
• Collaborate with the Group engineering team to plan and support OEM and non-OEM training
• Ensure H&S and quality standards are maintained throughout
• Maintain audits on standards throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure capital expenditure agreements are adhered to
• Conduct benchmarking exercises and supplier comparisons regularly
• Ensure no overspends during the project lifecycle with regular project cost reviews
• Utilize group deals and trading agreements with OEMs and contractors

Who You Are:

• Proven engineering and project management expertise: HNC, HND, or Degree in Engineering principles, Prince2 or equivalent project management qualification or similar
• A strong communicator who can prioritize effectively in fast-paced environments with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience within the Food or other FMCG industries
• Strong understanding of engineering principles with the ability to evaluate AutoCAD drawings

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