Project Manager

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.

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. 

Role & 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 projects 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

If you feel you have the skills and experience to apply for this role, please apply by clicking ‘Apply now' before 19 September 2025. 

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position, it is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or that may be required to do either now or in the future.

Tayto Snacks is an Equal Opportunities Employer