Dairygold is Ireland's largest farmer-owned co-operative. Our unique location, referenced as the Golden Vale, is home to nutrient rich pasture lands that stretch across the valleys of Munster, where our farmer shareholders produce quality-assured, naturally sourced raw materials. Combining our deep-rooted farming tradition with our nutritional expertise and technology, we have grown to be a global player that supplies the global market with the highest quality premium cheese and dairy ingredients.
With headquarters in Mitchelstown, Cork and operations in other locations in Ireland, Europe and worldwide, Dairygold processes 1.48 billion litres of milk a year, with an annual turnover of E1.65 billion. The society is structured across three imperative divisions; food ingredients, agri business and retail, that drive and support our farmers and business.
Through smart investments in research, innovation and world-leading facilities, we produce premium ingredients from our quality raw material and add value at every point in the production chain. Our sustainable farming practices and position as leaders in dairy nutrition will ensure we achieve our vision that echoes through the co-operative, we will feed and nourish the growing world.
Join us on our next phase where we continue to challenge ourselves, as we carve our position on the world stage, supplying nutritional solutions for infants through to active ageing for the increasing world population, with our focus on sustainability, unrivalled quality and full traceability for product excellence.
About the Opportunity
With a focus on community and support network behind them, our employees feel confident and motivated to challenge themselves and grow with the business.
As the successful candidate you will be responsible for leading and managing the Process Digitisation team to drive the successful implementation of process digitisation and automation solutions in Dairygold.
Key Responsibilities
Planning and Collaboration:
* Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to identify process digitisation opportunities, prioritizing projects based on impact and feasibility.
* Lead the design and development of automation solutions using Power Platform and UiPath, ensuring they meet business requirements and adhere to best practices.
* Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and department heads for successful adoption.
* Report on business benefits from implemented automations.
* Keep updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices in digitisation and automation.
* Build and lead a high-performing team, comprising developers, analysts, and automation experts.
* Offer guidance, mentorship, and support to team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Project Management:
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather process requirements and design efficient automation workflows.
* Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of automation projects, from initiation to deployment and ongoing maintenance.
* Define project scopes, timelines, and resource allocation.
* Communicate the benefits of automation and provide regular progress updates.
Quality Assurance:
* Establish and enforce quality standards for automation solutions, including testing, debugging, and performance monitoring.
* Coordinate with the IT technical team to ensure that the automation infrastructure and software are maintained and updated from a technical standpoint.
Development:
* Work closely with RPA developers to translate business requirements into technical specifications., provide insights into the process workflow to assist in solution design.
* Participate in the development and implementation of automation solutions.
* Provide technical support and troubleshooting for automation projects.
Compliance and Security:
* Ensure all solutions delivered comply with relevant regulations and data security standards.
* Implement and enforce security best practices to protect sensitive data.
What you will bring to Dairygold/We want to hear from you if you have:
* 3rd level degree qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
* 5+ years working in process digitisation and automation roles.
* Proven Experience and knowledge of Microsoft technologies.
* Strong knowledge of RPA tools and technologies, such as UiPath, Power Automate, or Blue Prism.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams.
* Excellent planning and organisation skills, proven ability to plan and prioritise work schedules and meet agreed deadlines.
* Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
* Self-motivated with strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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