Automation & Controls Manager

Job Description 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 siteManaging and developing the controls/automation teamDelivering large-scale automation and capital projectsSupporting continuous improvement and production efficiency initiativesMaintaining and developing PLC, HMI and SCADA systemsKey experience required:Strong background in industrial automation within manufacturing/FMCGExperience with Siemens TIA Portal, PLC programming, HMI and SCADA systemsSolid electrical engineering knowledgeProven team leadership experienceTrack record of delivering automation or controls projects in a production environmentThis position offers an EXCELLENT SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE along with the opportunity to work on major automation developments within a market-leading UK manufacturer.

Created: 2026-03-14