Job description:
Production Manager
Ballitore, Co Kildare
Tirlán
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, 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.
Reporting to the Site Manager and based in our Ballitore site, we are looking for an experienced Production Manager to join the team.
Key Responsibilities;
* Plan, organize, and direct optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers' expectations
* Responsible for the execution of the production plan and ensuring demands of central planning and customers can be met by the Ballitore team
* Manage operations team through the shift managers
* Cover for shift managers where necessary
* Manage local IR issue with trade union
* Embed 3M process in the operations team
* Chairs Weekly Operations Meeting (Tier2)/ Manages Actions from the same.
* Owner of equipment from a change control standpoint
* Responsible for Production related downtime (CIPs, startups, adherence to production schedule)
* Accountable for adherence to all quality and EHS systems
* Responsible for environment health and safety performance/behaviour of the operations team.
* Manage production facing contracts
* Cleaners, contract forklift drivers
* Responsible for embedding values and behaviours amongst operation team
* Feedback to SLT stakeholders on management processes and in particular, highlight issues that impact upon the operations team
* Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
* Be responsible for production output and finished product quality
* Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
* Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus to the production team
* Work with the HR Business partner to recruit, manage and develop plant staff
* Leadership role in the operational management of the Plant playing a key role in the delivery of the core Plant KPIs
* Actively lead and promote a culture of Safety, Compliance, Excellence and Continuous Improvement within the Operations teams
* Input to Ballitore's Change Control management system in line with the requirements of the production environment
* Continuously improve operating performance through development and implementation of strategies for capacity enhancement, customer fulfilment & efficiency
Key Requirements:
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in a management role in a food manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment
* Advanced organisation and planning skills.
* Demonstrated knowledge of RCA tools (Root Cause Analysis) and lean manufacturing techniques.
* Ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
* Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Improvement or product development,
* Results driven, customer focused with high performance capability in a fast moving challenging business environment
* Demonstrate strong technical ability and attention to detail to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to bring people with them for the best outcomes
* Ability to analyse data, recognise trends and recommend actions to drive continuous improvemen
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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Profile description:
Reporting to the Site Manager and based in our Ballitore site, we are looking for an experienced Production Manager to join the team.