O'Brien Fine Foods is an Irish family business based in Timahoe, Co. Kildare. First established in 2000, the business has expanded over the years to become the leading producer of cooked meats on the island of Ireland, with a growing presence in the UK. We employ over 600 people and specialise in the manufacture and marketing of premium meats, supplying both branded and private label ranges to retailers across Ireland and the UK from our three manufacturing sites in Timahoe Co. Kildare, Rathowen Co. Westmeath, and Leytonstone in London.
Our purpose, which is to bring better quality food to everyone, every day, is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to being a more sustainable and responsible business and have recently achieved B Corp certification, set verified science-based carbon reduction targets and have obtained gold membership within Bord Bia's Origin Green programme.
We pride ourselves on creating high-quality, award-winning cooked meat products. Our branded portfolio includes Brady Family, Ireland's No. 1 cooked meats brand and Green Farm, the No. 1 white meat brand in the market. Our commitment to quality and taste has also been recognised by retailers, resulting in O'Brien Fine Foods becoming their number one choice in producing their own label products.
We look for people who share our values and who have a genuine passion for learning. With a strong track record of growth, O'Brien Fine Foods provides you with a real opportunity to make a significant and personal impact on our success.
Do you want a job where no two days are the same? Where projects are fast paced and interactive with cross functional departments?
Do you enjoy working on exciting projects partnering with the site teams to deliver them?
Do you want a role where you get satisfaction when launching a new product on time to the critical path?
Well then this role is for you!!
What you will be accountable for:
1. Support and collaborate on future proofing Innovation projects.
2. Manage and plan sample production throughout the whole process for either site.
3. Create concept samples on a week-to-week basis for current live projects.
4. Co-ordinating with couriers, micro lab and agencies to send samples where required.
5. Raise P.O.s and samples orders when required.
6. Test new packaging prior to launch and validate running orders.
7. Collect awards samples and PR samples at various times of the year.
8. Liaise with production regularly in relation to our product concerns which may arise on a day-to-day basis.
9. Assist in running the larger upscale trials for NPD projects when required.
10. Be involved in internal quality and sensory meetings.
11. Documentation of all trials/sample information/specification/costings/QAS's.
12. Update internal documents, NPD critical paths and actions on meetings.
13. Ensure new products / changes to existing products are produced safely and legally and introduced smoothly to the site.
14. Work with suppliers to prepare, and keep updated for all raw materials used on site.
15. Keep internal systems for products up to date.
What will make you successful in this role?
1. You will develop relationships and liaise with Production, Quality, Process Improvement teams as well as Purchasing and Marketing teams.
2. You are passionate about food, ingredients and innovate food concepts. Will know instinctively about our brand guidelines and practices.
3. You have the capability to lead day to day EPD projects on a multi-site basis.
4. You are ok with working in a pressurised, fast paced setting and adaptable to an ever-changing environment.
5. You display our core values by being committed and ambitious to excel in the food industry.
6. You have the ability to think outside the box and identify solutions.
7. You have a strong understanding of food manufacturing and the transfer of a concept sample into reality in a large-scale manufacturing environment.
8. You will be able to multitask and keep many projects running parallel to a timeline.
Analytical thinker with ability to translate facts into usable information to support a position on a task in the workplace.
Qualifications:
Essential:
* Competent user of Microsoft Office Software including Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
* Comfortable in both office and food production environments.
* Comfortable working on multiple projects at one time.
Desirable:
* You will have a degree in Food Science or related discipline.
* Previous experience preparing Food Specifications/ labels.
* Previous experience in Food Manufacturing.
So, what are we looking for?
The successful candidate will have ideally a food science degree or a strong culinary background and a strong passion for innovation! They are someone who can build relationships through care, commitment, and trust across both sites. They will be able to juggle a number of projects at once and are not easily put off by hard work and timelines. The successful candidate will have flexibility around working hours and sites in which they work.
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