Production Manager Whey Plant
A role based in the Whey Plant in Ballyragget, reporting to the Whey Plant Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Promote & implement best practice Health & Safety procedures in line with Tirlán’s Zero Harm policies.
Adhere to product safety and legality standards in line with our Quality Management System.
Produce highest quality product to meet agreed customer and product specifications.
Lead a team of Shift Managers within a 24/7 shift roster system.
Collaborate with the Commercial team to plan and implement customer requirements in line with overall plant KPIs.
Resolve deviations in Whey plant metrics with robust CAPA.
Work closely with other Area Managers and departments such as Planning, Process, Engineering and Despatch to ensure production plans are achieved timely and efficiently.
Ensure production targets (throughput, yields, recoveries) are met.
Champion a coaching culture that delivers cross‑shift consistency, ensuring customer requirements are met at any time in a 24/7 plant.
Identify and implement process improvements that can deliver maximum benefits to the business using lean manufacturing principles, and actively participate in innovation and improvement projects.
Promote and drive a culture on site that maximises employee engagement levels through our ways of working.
Act as an effective communicator and implementer of change within the plant.
Champion all HR policies and procedures in dealing with staff issues.
Key Requirements
2–3 years of management experience in the Food, Pharmaceutical or Beverage manufacturing sector, with experience in manufacturing products used in sensitive or specialist customer applications an advantage.
Proven ability to manage teams to reach tight deadlines and ensure continuity of operations.
Aptitude for operational processes, working with cross‑functional teams, Lean and continuous improvement.
Demonstrate high technical ability and attention to detail to perform the job at a high level of accomplishment.
Computer literate (Microsoft Office suite & a working knowledge of SAP); working knowledge of IQS/MES an advantage.
Strong communications with multi‑functional stakeholders.
Knowledge of dairy products, processes and recipes an advantage.
Possesses motivational skills oriented towards encouraging people’s best performance possible.
Customer orientation and business awareness.
Information handling skills.
Other
Motivated and self‑driven.
Excellent influencing skills.
Proactive and innovative problem‑solving skills with good analytical and IT skills.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Tirlán embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams where different perspectives drive innovation and growth. We will give your application consideration, 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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