Job description:Entry Level Shift ManagerFixed Term - 18 monthsOnsite Working, Ballyragget KilkennyTirlánTirlán, 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.Role ProfileLocated at our production facility in Ballyragget, Kilkenny, you will report to the Production Manager and have exciting opportunities to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced food production environment.ResponsibilitiesGain experience in best practice application of safe systems in a busy production environment.Problem solving and continuous improvement: Work as part of a broader production/process team and utilising team based problem solving employing lean / 6 sigma techniques through our Performance System (GPS), our platform for enterprise excellenceShift management: Learning the production processesWorking with a team of experienced operators to produce product to the right first time quality, scheduling plant activities to maximise throughput to meet customer requirementsAct as a key point of authority for all team members, and resolve any people related issues that may arise on your shiftAct as key decision maker in relation to production impacting decisions within a shift and escalate issues to appropriate support or management personnel where necessaryLead the daily shift handover meeting, ensure meeting objectives are met and all participants are actively contributing.Maximise team understanding in relation to performance against KPIsDrive team performance through feedback, coaching, counselling and training team members and coordinating systems, policies, and procedures to optimise multi-skilling across the team.RequirementsHigh academic record to date in the following fields of study: Engineering, Food Science or related discipline; and expected minimum of a 2.2 honours primary degreeAmbition to progress successfully in a career in operations and production in an exciting, ever-changing and challenging environmentThinks commercially and delivers customer centric solutionsDrives collaboration and builds partnerships to meet shared objectivesCommunicates clearly and can influence at all levelsDemonstrates a thirst for knowledge with a desire to continually learn and growAnalytically minded with the ability to develop creative insights and execute changeAccessibility to move between production sites is a distinct advantageWe offerFree parking incl. EV charging – where applicableBike to work schemeWork/life balance and collaborative work cultureCareer progression opportunitiesAbout usThrough 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.Commitment to Diversity & InclusionWe 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.Join our Talent PoolConsidering a new career in Tirlán but this isn't the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation