Shift Manager - Whey Plant
Ballyragget, Kilkenny
Tirlán
Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.
Role Profile
We have an exciting opportunity to work as part of a collaborative team at our Ballyragget site, the largest integrated milk processing facility in Europe. Here, you'll work in our Whey plant as a Production Shift Manager, working 12 hour shifts across weekdays and weekends.
Responsibilities
Promote & implement best practice Health & Safety policies and procedures
Adherence to product safety and legality standards, and ensure 100% quality in our product
Bring resolution to deviations in Whey plant Metrics with robust CAPA
Proactively communicate with operators through informal discussions and team briefs to ensure a two way flow of relevant, timely information
Manage the staff roster with the area manager by reviewing production requirements and tracking holidays / absenteeism to ensure adequate resourcing
Act as a cross-plant point of contact for unforeseen events as part of night shift duties
Give feedback on KPI performance through regular communication at 3M Meetings to ensure operators are informed and are aware of areas for improvement
Manage your area in line with GMP and assume responsibility for internal hygiene audits and external customer/third party audits when required
Identify and implement process improvements that can deliver maximum benefits to the business using lean manufacturing principles, in line with our Business Excellence approach. Actively identify and participate in activities/projects focusing on innovation and improvement in production methods/processes
Manage projects as required
Prepare PIRs for capex projects as required
Undertake all other duties as required by manager / business to meet production and customer requirements.
Understand and apply HR policies and procedures
Management reporting and meetings
Requirements
Relevant third level qualification in food, operations or manufacturing
2 – 3 years experience in a production environment within a processing industry
Aptitude for operational processes, working with cross- functional teams, lean and continuous improvement
Ability to work to tight deadlines with excellent planning/scheduling skills
Demonstrate high technical ability and attention to detail to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
Computer literate (Microsoft Office suite & a working knowledge of SAP). Working knowledge of IQS/MES an advantage
Strong communications with multi-functional stakeholders
Knowledge of Dairy products, processes and recipes an advantage
Competencies
Motivated and self-driven
Excellent Influencing skills
Proactive and innovative problem-solving skills with good analytical skills
Ability to lead and motivate others
Customer orientation and business awareness
We offer
Free parking on-site
Company gym free to use for employees
Bike to work scheme
Career progression opportunities
About us
Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.
We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.
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