Digital Transformation Lead - AI, Automation and Smart Factory

Location: Chelmsford, Essex (site-based) * Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 * Job Type: Full-time, permanent * Working Pattern: On-site, Monday to Friday WE ARE A FOOD MANUFACTURING COMPANY BASED IN CHELMSFORD, ESSEX AND THIS IS A 100% ON-SITE ROLE Overview We are looking for a Digital Transformation Lead to take ownership of our end-to-end digital capability and drive the next phase of our Smart Factory journey. This is a high-impact role focused on delivering real outcomes—using AI, automation and data to improve productivity, efficiency and how work gets done across the business. [Digital Tr...ription v2 | Word] Key Responsibilities * Own and deliver the digital transformation strategy and roadmap * Drive adoption of AI and automation across all business areas * Lead process improvement initiatives across operations and support functions * Oversee digital infrastructure, systems and platforms * Manage and prioritise a small in-house development team * Partner with senior leaders to deliver measurable business improvements What you’ll bring * Strong experience across Microsoft ecosystem (M365, Power Platform, Azure) * A strategic mindset with the ability to translate tech into business outcomes * Experience leading digital change or transformation programmes * Strong stakeholder management and leadership capability * Understanding of data, AI and automation in a commercial environment Why join us? * Play a key role in shaping a Smart Factory environment (S3 programme) * Work directly with senior leadership and influence business-wide change * Opportunity to deliver visible, measurable impact * Be part of a growing, forward-thinking food manufacturing business