Senior Food Manufacturing Automation Project Lead

The Post; Saffron Walden; 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 oversee multi-site automation initiatives. This role requires delivering complex projects that enhance operational efficiency and capacity. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing automation, strategic and hands-on skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across various stakeholders. Benefits include a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Professional development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multi-site automation projects in food manufacturing.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and solve operational problems.
• Capability to deliver strategic initiatives with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from concept to delivery.
• Coordinate across sites and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Maintain a pipeline of initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Ensure smooth handover to operational teams post-implementation.
• Travel across the UK as required for project delivery.

Skills

Experience delivering automation projects in food manufacturing

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Understanding of production environments

Job description

A leading UK food manufacturing group is seeking a Group Automation Project Manager to oversee multi-site automation initiatives. This role requires delivering complex projects that enhance operational efficiency and capacity. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing automation, strategic and hands-on skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across various stakeholders. Benefits include a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.