Imagine an opportunity where your Engineering and Project Management skills are truly valued and support the growth of your career path. K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering with a leading Food Manufacturing company to find an exceptional Automation Project Manager to manage the delivery, commissioning and sign off of automation projects across their UK sites.
Role:
Automation Project Manager
Location: Shropshire
UK travel required
Package:
£70,000 - £80,000 (DOE) + £5k KPI annual bonus
Hours :
Standard business hours (flexibility when required)
Your Role:
You will manage and lead UK wide automation projects, implementing best practice for project delivery and execution across the Group with delivery against KPIs. You will contribute to new business innovations and efficiencies throughout the project and processes.
What You'll Do:
Priority management throughout projects and their life cycles
Manage contractors via contractor's managers and local site supervisors
Manage OEMs via project managers and installation teams
Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required
Work as part of the Management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement
Work with Group engineering team to plan and support OEM and non-OEM training
Ensure H&S and quality standards are maintained throughout
Maintain Audits on standards throughout project lifecycle
Ensure Capital Expenditure agreements are adhered to
Conduct Benchmarking exercise and supplier comparisons regularly
Ensure no overspends during project lifecycle with regular project cost reviews
Use group deals and trading agreements with OEMs and Contractors
Who You Are:
Demonstrated Engineering and Project Management expertise: HNC, HND or Degree in Engineering principle, Prince 2 or equal Project Management qualification or similar.
A strong communicator who can prioritise effectively in fast-paced environments with excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Experience within Food or other FMCG industry
Strong understanding of engineering principles who can evaluate AutoCAD drawings
If this sounds like you, make the change and join a company recognised for its impeccable standards and growth and enhance your career journey.
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