Engineering Project Manager - Automation & Process Improvement

Cook Trading Limited; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned food company in Sittingbourne is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead automation and process improvement projects. The successful candidate will drive high-level engineering projects to enhance efficiency and reduce manual handling, ensuring alignment with the company’s sustainability goals. Strong project management experience within the food or manufacturing sectors, along with a degree in relevant engineering fields, is essential. The role offers comprehensive benefits including paid breaks and a staff discount.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Paid leave for personal milestones

Staff profit share

Free lunch

Wellbeing program

30% staff discount

Access to CookieJar Smart Spending discounts

Team meals and events

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in project management within food or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with CI methodologies.
• Ability to build trust across teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver impactful projects from concept to commissioning.
• Collaborate with various teams to drive capital investment initiatives.
• Introduce technologies that support sustainability and manufacturing goals.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies across operations.
• Ensure project adherence to safety and food quality standards.

Skills

Proven project management experience

Strong background in automation

Skilled communicator

Proactive and results-driven approach

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

A family-owned food company in Sittingbourne is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead automation and process improvement projects. The successful candidate will drive high-level engineering projects to enhance efficiency and reduce manual handling, ensuring alignment with the company’s sustainability goals. Strong project management experience within the food or manufacturing sectors, along with a degree in relevant engineering fields, is essential. The role offers comprehensive benefits including paid breaks and a staff discount.