*Operational Technology Manager *Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00Cranswick Country Foods, Staithes Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8TB*About the Role: *We are seeking an experienced and proactive Operational Technology (OT) Manager to lead the oversight, management, and improvement of our operational technology systems in a high-performance food manufacturing environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring the resilience and reliability of all operational systems on site, driving system availability, and collaborating across stakeholders to support site-wide initiatives and changes.The successful candidate will act as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), ensuring alignment on strategic decisions and incorporating OT considerations into site operations and projects. Strong communication, facilitation, and organisational skills are essential to managing multiple vendors, fostering collaboration between teams, and ensuring changes are effectively communicated and implemented to maximise uptime and system resilience.*Who are Cranswick: *Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue exceeding £2.3 billion. We provide premium food to major UK grocery retailers, the food service sector, and global customers. Operating from 22 well-invested production facilities across the UK, our purpose is clear – to feed the nation with authentically made, sustainably produced food. This role is based at one of our flagship pork manufacturing sites, where recent investments have paved the way for cutting-edge logistics and operational improvements.*What You’ll Be Doing: ** *Strategy Implementation: *enhance the resilience and reliability of all operational technology systems, ensuring high uptime* *Risk Assessments: *identify vulnerabilities and establish redundancy plans to mitigate potential system failures* *Lead OT Projects:* including system upgrades, new technology rollouts, and infrastructure improvements* *Performance Management:* address performance issues to minimise disruption to production activities* *Advise SLT:* contributing insights on the impact of changes and decisions on OT systems* *Facilitate Collaboration:* across enterprise IT, cybersecurity, helpdesk, production, and maintenance teams to ensure a coordinated approach to OT management* *Strategic Planning:* ensuring all changes, projects, and innovations consider OT requirements and dependencies* *Drive Growth:* and development of team members, providing mentorship, technical training, and resources to enhance their technical and non-technical skills*What We’re Looking For: ** Experience in operational technology systems within manufacturing industry* Experience leading cross-functional collaboration between enterprise IT, cybersecurity, helpdesk, and operational teams to support integrated system uptime* Strong background in change management and vendor coordination* Proven track record in system resilience, including risk assessments, disaster recovery planning, and proactive migration of operational disruptions* Excellent communication and facilitation skills, capable of bridging technical and non-technical audiences* Adept at managing teams to deliver and achieve measurable outcomes*What We Offer: ** Competitive salary – to be discussed at application / interview stage* Company pension scheme with enhanced contributions - matched up to 10%* Participation in our Share Save Scheme, offering discounted company share purchases* Option to purchase additional annual leave* Membership discounts at high street stores and supermarkets through our discount portal*A full job description is available on request. **Please apply on Indeed or submit your covering letter and CV to: ccf.careers@cranswick.co.uk **Closing date: 25th April 2025 *Please note that this date may be brought forward if a suitable candidate is found.If you are an internal candidate, please ensure that you have informed your line manager before applying.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:* Additional leave* Company pension* Cycle to work scheme* Free parking* Health & wellbeing programme* On-site parking* Referral programmeSchedule:* Day shift* Monday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:* Kingston upon Hull HU12 8TB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Work Location: In person