Multi-Site Automation Lead – Food Manufacturing

The Post; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturing group is seeking a Group Automation Project Manager to lead automation initiatives across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have a background in automation within the food industry and experience managing complex multi-site projects. This role offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and strategic visibility with senior leadership. You'll play a crucial role in improving efficiency and ensuring reliable automation solutions in production environments.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Professional development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience delivering automation projects in food manufacturing across multiple sites.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from concept through to delivery.
• Coordinate across multiple sites to translate operational challenges into solutions.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and expectations.

Skills

Project management

Automation in food manufacturing

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Job description

A leading UK food manufacturing group is seeking a Group Automation Project Manager to lead automation initiatives across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have a background in automation within the food industry and experience managing complex multi-site projects. This role offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and strategic visibility with senior leadership. You'll play a crucial role in improving efficiency and ensuring reliable automation solutions in production environments.