Senior Group Automation Lead – Multi-Site Food Manufacturing

The Post; Stevenage; 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 projects across multiple sites. This senior role involves coordinating between stakeholders, managing budgets, and ensuring solutions deliver measurable results. The ideal candidate has a background in food manufacturing automation, thrives in dynamic environments, and understands operational constraints. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Professional development and training opportunities

High-profile role leading automation transformation

Qualifications

• Experience delivering automation projects in food manufacturing across multiple sites.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
• Strong understanding of production environments and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from concept through to delivery.
• Coordinate across multiple sites, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and expectations.

Skills

Experience in food manufacturing automation projects

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Operational problem solving

Job description

A leading UK food manufacturing group is seeking a Group Automation Project Manager to lead automation projects across multiple sites. This senior role involves coordinating between stakeholders, managing budgets, and ensuring solutions deliver measurable results. The ideal candidate has a background in food manufacturing automation, thrives in dynamic environments, and understands operational constraints. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.