CMMS Systems Manager

Who are we, and what do we do?

You may not have heard of us, but there's a good chance you've enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country's major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

About the Role:

Are you an experienced CMMS Systems Manager looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and supportive environment? Do you enjoy keeping things organised, managing processes, and being the go-to person for getting things done?

Avara Foods is a forward-thinking, inclusive business that's invested heavily in its IT systems—and now we're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented CMMS Systems Manager to join our growing Technology Team. This is an office-based role where you'll play a vital part in supporting the team's day-to-day operations.

Working hours are Monday – Friday 08.00 – 17.00

What will you be doing as a CMMS Systems Manager at Avara?

This is a strategic and leadership-focused role, overseeing how the CMMS supports business goals. The CMMS System Manager is responsible for the optimization, and continuous improvement of the CMMS. This role ensures the system is effectively utilized to support maintenance operations, asset management, and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and engineering expertise, experience in system implementation and integration, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

What will your key responsibilities as a CMMS Systems Manager include?

• Strategy and Planning
• Ensure system compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
• Identify gaps in current maintenance processes and suggest tech-based solutions
• Define KPIs and performance metrics for maintenance operations
• Develop a roadmap for CMMS improvements and system upgrades
• Lead CMMS integration planning with other enterprise systems (ERP, EAM, etc.)
• Benchmark CMMS effectiveness against industry standard
• Team Leadership
• Oversee the daily operations of the CMMS, including system configuration, troubleshooting, and user support
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Work closely with maintenance, operations, and Technology teams to align system functionality with business needs.
• Organize workshops to understand user needs and pain points
• Communicate system updates and changes to stakeholders
• Liaise with vendors to customize features or resolve issues
• Present findings and reports to senior management and board executives
• Process Optimisation
• Analyse work order patterns, equipment histories, and downtime reports
• Suggest automation of repetitive tasks within the CMMS
• Implement predictive maintenance strategies where feasible
• Standardize data entry and maintenance request procedures
• Optimize asset tagging, categorization, and lifecycle tracking
• Budget & Vendor Management
• Develop annual budgets for CMMS licenses, support, and enhancements
• Negotiate service contracts and renewals with CMMS providers
• Evaluate ROI and cost-benefit of proposed upgrades
• Track spending and ensure compliance with financial policies
• Maintain vendor relationships and monitor SLAs (Service Level Agreements)
• Ultimo Project Support
• Build positive working relationships with all Avara sites
• Attend all workshops and project meetings on Teams or on site where relevant
• Foster consent across all Avara sites in terms of naming conventions, code structures etc.

What you'll need to be successful:

Essential

• Strong understanding of maintenance operations and asset management principles.
• Experience with system integration, database management, and reporting tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead training sessions and support a diverse user base.
• Ability to work effectively and make informed decisions under pressure
• Ability to build working relationships with other functions across the entire business, across multiple sites and with suppliers
• Able to communicate technical topics and information to non-technical colleagues.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Management of systems including implementation and upgrade experience
• Able to critically question requests for system changes.

Desirable

• Experience with regulatory compliance and audit processes related to maintenance systems is a plus.
• Experience working in a Microsoft Platforms environment e.g. Office 365
• Previous exposure to multi-site manufacturing and distribution in a food environment
• Writing SQL queries or other relational data base management systems query language
• Formal change management methodologies
• Production and maintenance of systems and training documentation

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

As a CMMS Systems Manager, you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things, include the following:

• From £40,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
• 31 Days annual leave
• A secure contract with long term careers development opportunities.
• Employer matched pension contributions up to 6%.
• Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food.
• Staff shop/sales at hugely discounted prices.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Access to our Employee Benefits Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation and other discounts and perks, such as savings & discounts on a weekly costs.

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you've applied, you'll be contacted in due course by the Resourcing Team Lead at our Brackley site, to discuss your application and CV further. There'll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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