About the Role
This is a hands-on role responsible for a shift team of 40 operators, walking the plant to identify issues, managing rosters to meet production targets and schedules, and managing holidays.
Key Responsibilities
* Day Supervision of MIS, Butter, Whey, and Casein factories
* Production admin as required (e.g. log sheets, product traces)
* Directing and supervising cleaning activities within the factories
* SAP supervision and coordinating SAP training
* Maintaining the roster and managing operator/shift supervisor holiday allocations and required cover
* Liaising with the Department of Agriculture on product enquiries
* Health & Safety management for your area (incl. swaps, don't walk by cards, incident/accident investigations/maintaining training records)
* Succession planning to ensure adequate coverage for all operator roles
* Competent using MS Word/Excel
* Payroll – Kronos sign off
* Be a role model for personnel in terms of performance, behaviours, and culture
* Ensure all activities have adequate operator coverage to ensure production targets are met
* Help to promote a culture of quality and safety compliance within the area by demonstrating those behaviours
* Ensure the team are engaged in quality and safety initiatives to improve the compliance culture
* Involvement in Process Improvement Projects
* Achievement of Safety & Quality targets (e.g. Product Grading, Lost Time Accidents)
* Supporting shift supervisors on day-to-day activities
* Troubleshooting technical production issues
About Us
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division. We deliver high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
What We Offer
* 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
* Hybrid working
* Health care
* Matched pension scheme
* Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers
Company Culture
We value diversity and inclusion in all recruitment processes. Our recruitment, selection, and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.