Project Manager role at Tayto Snacks
Tayto Snacks is home to Ireland's most iconic snack brands including Tayto, Hunky Dorys and King crisps. We also distribute other household names including Hula Hoops, KP Nuts, Skips, Rancheros and Meanies. We employ approximately 400 people in Ireland and our head office is in Ashbourne, Co. Meath - 40 minutes from Dublin city centre. Tayto Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group, Europe's leading producer of savoury snacks, operating in around 30 European countries. At Tayto Snacks we are passionate about people and proud of the exciting, rewarding careers we offer.
Overview
Title: Project Manager
Function: Operations
Reporting line: Senior Project Manager
Location: Ashbourne, Co. Meath
Role type: Full-time
The Project Manager is an exciting role within our Engineering department, reporting to the Senior Project Manager. This role will be responsible for managing projects end-to-end.
Responsibilities
* Manage execution of multiple Capex projects on site - end to end [Feasibility through to Execution & Production Start-up] in accordance with IM (Initiative Management) tools as part of IWS [Integrated Work Systems] journey
* Provide technical direction to 3rd party contractors & shared resource pool [internal & external]
* Ensure project status & risks are communicated regularly & effectively to internal & external stakeholders
* Support the roll out of production Change Management projects using IM (Initiative Management) tools
* Complete effective Impact Assessments of project events impacting safety, performance & timing based on available resources in accordance to Site Master Plan & business deliverables
* Prepare Technical Plans & project expenditure inputs
* Provide guidance & coaching to Line Teams ensuring verification & validation of project requirements & customer needs are met through IM
* Work successfully with Production teams to develop and drive forward Lean Manufacturing processes within IWS (Integrated Work Systems)
* Support lessons learnt process
Requirements, Attributes, Competencies
* Experience in FMCG production line Design & Automation
* Experience in Construction standards & Building regulations is desired
* Strong technical project & risk management background; Identification and Mitigation
* Experience in Commissioning & Qualification activities
* Good knowledge of electrical distribution solutions & design
* A problem-solving approach required to a highly automated environment
* Able to Identify & Develop work processes and/ or improvements
* Batchelor Science Qualified within the Engineering Discipline desired
* 3 years working within a team in an Engineering environment
* Able and willing to attend (on occasion) weekend project work
* Strong sense of ownership, responsibility & drive to follow through on commitments
* Ability to support & coach wider production team members - strong interpersonal skills
Please apply by clicking 'Apply now' before 19 September 2025.
Tayto Snacks is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
* Strategic Management Services
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