Join Keelings
You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business.
Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging.
At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development.
The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ. Our Strategic Priorities Better Food - We make our products better and inspire more people to enjoy produce.People - We support our people to learn, be at their best, contribute and deliver on their commitments, using One Keelings' standards.Better Ways - Every year we improve our competitiveness, efficiency and delivery through insight, technology and One Keelings.Better World - We improve our environmental and social impact to make a positive difference in our world.Partnerships - Working with Keelings creates value and long-term relationships with our customers & suppliers.Growth - We invest in and deliver insight led, focused, profitable growth into the future. Keelings Values People Matter - We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way.
We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contributeTeamwork - We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One KeelingsIntegrity - We do the right thing and deliver on our commitmentsPassion for Achievement - We motivate ourselves and each other to achieve our ambitions with energy, knowledge and courage.
We are always striving to be better.
Purpose of the Role: We are looking to appoint a Product Management Lead to be based in our head office in St. Margarets, Co. Dublin.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and dedicated to achieving outstanding results.
They will have excellent commercial understanding with a keen eye for detail and the ability to spot commercial opportunities.
This successful candidate will work closely with both the Marketing Manager and the Sales & Marketing Director.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:Support strategic business targets via NPD and packaging change pipeline, showcasing customer rationale, trial success, and incremental value to the category if launchedDrive value creation for the Brand to meet cost reduction targets (without detriment to the customer offering)Manage the product change/NPD end-to-end (Gate process) from the scoping stage to 6- and 12-week post-launch reviews, maintaining and managing the process via weekly and monthly review/check in meetingsLead Keeling's Branded 10-year product pipeline.
Scope out new categories by year-providing product examples, identifying current hurdles alongside critical paths and solutions to overcome them, estimating capex spend, and forecasting opportunity value (complete business cases). Key Skills & Knowledge Project management and prioritisation skills are essentialExcellent interpersonal skills (peer relationships, motivating others, building effective teams)Customer focusDemonstrated commercial and business acumenAn understanding of good manufacturing practicesProduct development from concept to productionCoordinating and leading cross-functional activitiesNegotiation and conflict resolutionPresentation and communication skillsWillingness to take responsibility with a practical problem-solving approachApproach working under pressure in a proactive, self-reliant, and enthusiastic manner Education & Qualifications:Qualification in relevant discipline Recruitment Process 1.
CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt 2.
Phone Screening 3.
1st Interview 4.
2nd Interview 5.
Outcome & Feedback Inclusion & Diversity Statement In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business.
We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives.
We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging. Reasonable Accommodation Statement If you require reasonable accommodation in submitting your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please contact ****** Keelings Careers - Keelings Strategy & Values -