Overview
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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
The successful candidate will work across Flower Packhouse supporting the Production Manager in the day-to-day operations of Flowers & Plants. They will be responsible for team performance reviews and improvements, planning and reacting to forecasted demand. They will also cover Production Manager holidays/Absence etc.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and work with Flower line team leads to meet commercial and technical demands.
* Work with our training department to make sure all staff are competent and trained to carry out their duties.
* Pack all goods to customer specification.
* Work with planning to ensure we have a production plan to meet customer volumes.
* Amend plans accordingly to availability of flowers.
* Lines in a timely weekly manner for most efficient output to meet KPIs.
* Management of holidays.
* Support and engage in Continuous Improvement activities with people on the line.
* Support and engage in company activities around engagement.
* Excellent communication with peers and management on service level, operational and staffing concerns and any other issues that impact performance on a continuous basis.
* Proactively identify and address hazards in the Packhouse and actively manage H&S with the team.
* Manage staff performance and discuss any major issues with Manager.
* Manage workload and scheduling problems or, if needed, bring it to the attention of the relevant Manager.
* Work closely with technical team to ensure all procedures and policies are being followed.
* Team and individual performance management. Bring line maintenance issues to managers’ attention or deal with them if possible.
What You’ll Need
* Excellent People Management Skills
* Strong Communicator
* Good level of numeracy essential (planning etc.)
* Flexibility and someone who is open and honest
* Good standard of basic English is essential
* High level of initiative necessary to identify key priorities as they arise.
* Ability to take on knowledge quickly.
* Open to learning, giving and getting feedback to develop.
* Drive and enthusiasm essential.
* Character must like autonomy and responsibility.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Always conducts work in a healthy and safe manner.
Desirable
* Basic Computer skills with KBS2 Experience
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Safety and performance of the site Production.
* Maintain a high standard of hygiene.
Benefits
* Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop and subsidized canteen
* Free On-site 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
Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/
Keelings Strategy & Values – https://www.keelings.com/our-people/
EEO and Accessibility
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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