Operations Associate 2025 Graduate Programme
We are Tirln, a world-class food and nutrition co-operative. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.
About Us
Our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing brings innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market.
Job Description
The Operations Associate 2025 Graduate Programme is designed to take you through a series of real-world learning experiences. You will gain rich experience in a fast-paced food production site, working as part of a broader production/process team.
* Gain experience in best practice application of safe systems in a busy production environment.
* Work as part of a team based problem solving employing lean / 6 sigma techniques.
* Shift management: Learning the production processes, scheduling plant activities to maximise throughput to meet customer requirements.
This role reports to the Production Manager and involves working on-site in our production facility in Ballyragget, Kilkenny. Graduates will be rotated to a different site during the 2-year programme.
Requirements
We are looking for graduates with a high academic record in fields of study such as Engineering, Food Science or related disciplines. Ambition to progress successfully in a career in operations and production is essential.
Candidates should think commercially and deliver customer-centric solutions. They should also drive collaboration and build partnerships to meet shared objectives.
What We Offer
Our graduate development programme includes:
* Site or team rotations as part of the programme.
* Year on year salary increment.
* Free parking (incl. EV charging where applicable).
* Bike to work scheme.
* Work-life balance and collaborative work culture.
* Career progression opportunities.