A leading UK FMCG manufacturer and recognised premium brand within its sector is seeking an experienced Automation & Controls Manager to join their site engineering leadership team in North Yorkshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of site automation strategy while leading a team and delivering large-scale automation and continuous improvement projects within a modern manufacturing environment.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading automation and controls strategy across the manufacturing site
* Managing and developing the controls/automation team
* Delivering large-scale automation and capital projects
* Supporting continuous improvement and production efficiency initiatives
* Maintaining and developing PLC, HMI and SCADA systems
Key experience required:
* Strong background in industrial automation within manufacturing/FMCG
* Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, PLC programming, HMI and SCADA systems
* Solid electrical engineering knowledge
* Proven team leadership experience
* Track record of delivering automation or controls projects in a production environment
This position offers an EXCELLENT SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE along with the opportunity to work on major automation developments within a market-leading UK manufacturer.