Senior Group Automation Project Lead – Food Manufacturing

The Post; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturing group is looking for a Group Automation Project Manager to oversee complex automation initiatives across multiple sites. This senior, hands-on role requires experience in delivering automation projects in food manufacturing, strategic thinking, and the ability to solve operational challenges. You'll manage budgets and timelines, improve efficiency, and ensure successful implementation of automation solutions. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Professional development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-site automation projects in food manufacturing.
• Ability to think strategically while delivering hands-on solutions.
• Familiarity with production environments and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in food manufacturing automation

Project management skills

Ability to solve operational problems

Stakeholder management

Job description

A leading UK food manufacturing group is looking for a Group Automation Project Manager to oversee complex automation initiatives across multiple sites. This senior, hands-on role requires experience in delivering automation projects in food manufacturing, strategic thinking, and the ability to solve operational challenges. You'll manage budgets and timelines, improve efficiency, and ensure successful implementation of automation solutions. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.