Company description: Tirln is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market.
Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirln has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace.
Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to its milk pool of three billion litres and its premium grains portfolio, Tirln now exports to more than 80 countries.
Its award-winning brands are household names in Ireland, and include Irelands number one consumer dairy brand, Avonmore.
The organisation draws on a wealth of experience to deliver exceptional products and tailored nutritional solutions including Kilmeaden, Wexford, Truly Grass Fed, Solmiko, CheddMax and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
Tirln has a strong market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China.
A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlns network of 11 production facilities, with annual revenues of over €3 billion.
Tirln is committed to sustainability through its comprehensive Living Proof programme and has signed up to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
For more information, visit Job description: Production Specialist Seasonal Belview, Co Kilkenny Tirln Tirln, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
Tirln owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
A talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivers annual revenues of over €3 billion.
Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.
Role Profile As a member of the Tirln Belview team, the Production Specialist will play a key role in delivering on all operational requirements relating to the manufacture of premium Dairy Ingredients powders in a high care, highly automated production environment.
Working with their Team Leader and other team members, they will perform a range of duties across the powder production process including process management, implementation of quality standards and systems, measurement and reporting.
This will be achieved within a flexible annualised hours work system.
Successful candidates will be required to work on a seasonal basis and may be assigned to day, evening or night shifts depending on operational requirements Responsibilities Manage own safety and ensure a safe work environment for colleagues including completion of SPAs and risk assessments and escalation of risks to the Team Leader Ensure production requirements are met relating to timely delivery of raw materials for each stage in the production process and the packaging and dispatch of finished goods Review and deliver on daily production schedules, monitor progress, troubleshoot and problem-solve in line with Plant Policies and Procedures Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), policies and procedures at all times Take a pro-active role in identifying and implementing continuous improvements by identifying opportunities for improving performance, minimising risk (both personal and food related) and maximising quality standards Ensure fully functional operation of equipment, escalating as necessary and conduct first line maintenance Complete verification process and documentation on finished product in line with customers specifications.
Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analysing data Recognise the importance of budget targets, constantly strive to reduce costs and improve efficiencies through a detailed knowledge of the process Act as role model in the implementation of site safety, cleanliness and hygiene standards Implement process quality sampling and in-process testing Participate in up-skilling and cross-skilling on various stages in the Production process As a competent member of the team train other team members on areas of competence Requirements Graduate (diploma or degree) in an Engineering, Science or similar discipline with 6 months+ in a relevant environment or an individual who has a minimum of two years experience working in a manufacturing environment (preferably food/drink) working to GMP standards in a highly automated environment Positive outlook - focus on outcomes and solutions Teamwork - thrives in a team environment Ability to problem solve and conduct root cause analysis Interpersonal effectiveness Can demonstrate high levels of proficiency in the use of IT/automation tools and software Multi-tasking and flexibility Autonomy and decision making- ability to work on own and make decisions We offer Work/life balance and collaborative work culture Career progression opportunities 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 lifewithout regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.
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