About this role:
We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our production area, ensuring all activities are carried out efficiently, safely and to the highest quality standards.
This is a key leadership role where you will oversee daily operations, manage a cross-functional team and drive delivery of production stream goals in line with our Kerry Production System.
You will be responsible for planning, organizing and directing optimum day-to-day operations to meet customer expectations, ensuring delivery of the Dairy Consumer Foods production plan and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a full-time, permanent on-site role based in Listowel working Monday to Friday. You will be part of a small team of around 50 people, where collaboration is natural and cross-functional networking is part of everyday life.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to be successful in a changing environment, has strong communication skills with a collaborative approach and is proactive in identifying and implementing improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan, organise and direct optimum day-to-day operations to consistently meet our customers expectations
* Ensure delivery of the Dairy Consumer Foods production plan in conjunction with the General Manager
* Provide leadership to the production management team across Safety, Quality, Cost, and KPI attainment
* Drive the people agenda in partnership with HR and the General Manager, including recruitment, training, and performance management
* Foster positive employee relations and engagement, aligned with company values and union agreements
* Promote a culture of safety and compliance across the department
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives for capacity, efficiency, and quality
Qualifications and Skills:
* Experience of managing a multifunctional team in a high-speed process environment
* Capacity to align the production stream strategy with that of the site, both in the short (1 year) and medium (5 years) term
* Strong grasp of lean manufacturing principles and tools
* Proactive in identifying and implementing improvements
* Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to be successful in a changing environment
* Strong communication skills with a collaborative approach
What We Offer:
* A supportive and collaborative team environment
* Opportunities to develop your skills through hands-on experience and collaboration with expert teams
* Clear pathways for career progression and personal growth
* The chance to contribute to a major organizational transformation that is shaping the future of our business
* A meaningful role in a company deeply committed to sustainability, working in partnership with local family farms and leading initiatives like Origin Green to promote responsible, low-carbon dairy production