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About Keelings
Keelings is a 100% Irish owned family business passionate about fresh produce. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, we grow, source, and supply top quality fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships — powered by our dedicated people.
Role Overview
Lead and oversee automation and continuous improvement projects. Work with site leaderships and other project stakeholders to develop projects and programmes, execute and deliver to a high standard.
Main Responsibilities
* Collaboration with site leadership to define, prioritize and develop project plans designed to improve processes and performance in all production facilities.
* Proactively ensure that project scope is correct, identify any potential risks and advise on contingency plans contained in the project plan.
* Manage and address internal and external customer expectations through regular project status updates and reports, meeting deadlines and objectives agreed in the scope.
* Manage any project budget and schedules.
* Performs time studies and workflow analysis for process improvement.
* Identify goals for Continuous Improvement events and potential quantifiable savings.
* Build and develop stakeholder relationships to ensure the success of projects
* Utilise best practice tools for project execution and management.
* Foster and develop a team community in operations which allows team members to effectively share information and collaborate on potential automation solutions and/or issues.
What You’ll Need
* Must have demonstrable significant experience in continuous improvement project lifecycle management, cost control and scheduling
* Excellent IT skills
* Strong communication and Interpersonal skills essential
* Minimum Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field
* Project Management Qualification preferred
Benefits
* Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop and subsidized canteen
* Free Onsite parking with access to electric chargers
* Wellness Initiatives such as wellness week
Keelings Values
* People Matter
* Teamwork
* Integrity
* Passion for Achievement
Inclusion & Diversity Statement
In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know at recruitment_keelings@keelings.com
Recruitment Process
* CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt
* Phone Screening
* 1st Interview
* 2nd Interview
* Outcome & Feedback
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