Overview
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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
Located at Plant 1 production facility in Ballyragget, Kilkenny, you will report to the Caseins Manager.
Plant 1 manufactures Rennet Casein, Acid Casein and MPC and bags off up to 25,000 tons of these Milk Powders annually.
This role operates on a 12-hour shift schedule, including daytime shifts and weekend work.
Key Responsibilities
Shift Management of all Plant 1 activities from the Casein Plants, Milk Protein Concentrate (MPC) plant and Bag Off areas.
Schedule plant activities to obtain maximum throughput in accordance with overall production/ planning requirements.
Adherence to product safety and legality standards, ensure 100% quality product
Promote & implement Best Practice Health & Safety policies and procedures
Work very closely with other departments in BRG.
Maintain highest hygiene standards in accordance with Company policy in both personnel and plant.
Use Business Excellence (BE) tools to root cause issues, create engagement on the plant floor and drive continuous improvement.
Work with IQS to optimise uptime and maximise performance.
Give feedback on KPI performance through regular communication at 3M Meetings to ensure operators are informed and are aware of plant performance and identify areas for improvement.
Proactively communicate with operators through informal discussions and team briefs to ensure a two-way flow of relevant, timely information.
Manage the staff roster by reviewing production requirements and tracking holidays / absenteeism to ensure adequate resourcing of plant.
Highlight performance and training issues as appropriate to maximise the performance of all staff.
Liaise with staff re any problems and deal with or escalate as appropriate.
Undertake all other duties as required by manager / business to meet production and customer requirements.
Manage projects as required
Comply with all HR policies and procedures in dealing with staff issues
Key Requirements
Third level education in Food Science, Engineering or relevant /Processing Discipline
1 to 2 years' experience in a production environment within a processing industry
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Excellent problem solving skills.
Previous People / team management experience an advantage.
Work to 'best practice' techniques such as lean manufacturing.
Excellent communications skills
Demonstrable teamwork and influencing skills
Strong business awareness and customer orientation
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
Possesses motivational skills oriented towards encouraging people's best performance possible
Other
Motivated and self-driven
Excellent Influencing skills
Proactive and innovative problem-solving skills with good analytical and IT skills
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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