Group Automation Project Manager

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Group Automation Project Manager – Food Manufacturing If you've got an automation background within the food industry and have managed multi-site projects, this is one not to be missed!
A leading UK food manufacturing group is looking for a Group Automation Project Manager to take ownership of complex automation initiatives across multiple sites. This is a senior, hands-on role, delivering projects that improve efficiency, optimise capacity, and make a real operational impact .
What you'll be doing Lead automation projects from concept through to delivery , ensuring solutions are effective, scalable, and deliver measurable results

Coordinate across multiple sites, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to translate operational challenges into actionable solutions

Manage budgets, timelines, and expectations while navigating complex operational environments

Maintain a pipeline of initiatives to drive continuous improvement across the business

Ensure smooth handover to operational teams so automation solutions run reliably post-implementation

Travel across the UK as required to support delivery and stakeholder engagement

Who this role is for This role isn't for someone who wants to sit behind a desk. It's for someone who:
Has experience delivering automation projects in food manufacturing , ideally across multiple sites

Can combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery

Thrives on solving operational problems and influencing people at all levels

Can manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously

Understands the realities of production environments, safety compliance, and operational constraints

Why this role matters Automation initiatives only succeed when people, processes, and technology work together. In this role, you'll make that happen — across multiple sites, at scale, and with measurable impact. Your work will improve efficiency, reduce bottlenecks, and ensure that automation delivers tangible results for the business.
What you get in return A high-profile role leading automation transformation across multiple sites

Strategic, hands-on responsibility with visibility to senior leadership

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Professional development and training opportunities

The satisfaction of seeing complex projects succeed in real time

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Location:
Liverpool
Salary:
£90,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT

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