Production Manager – Whey Plant – Membranes
The role is based in Whey Plant Ballyragget and will report to the Whey Plant Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Promote & implement best practice Health & Safety procedures, inline with Tirlán’s Zero Harm policies
Adherence to product safety and legality standards, in line with our Quality Management System
Produce highest quality product to meet agreed customer and product specifications.
Collaborate with the Tirlán’s Commercial team in the planning and implementation of Customer requirements in line with overall plant KPIs
Bring resolution to deviations in Whey plant Metrics with robust CAPA
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure adequate governance & compliance of incoming process streams, in line with KPIs
Ensure production targets (throughput, yields, recoveries) are met
Oversee plant intake & dispatch streams to safeguard plant quality, while delivering the capability to ensure processing continuity of upstream plants
Champion a collaborative team environment and mentor new hires to deliver an effective and efficient workforce within the Whey Plant
Identify and implement process improvements that can deliver maximum benefits to the business using lean manufacturing principles, in line with our Business Excellence approach. Actively identify and participate in activities/projects focusing on innovation and improvement in production methods/processes
Promote and drive a culture on site which maximises employee engagement levels through our ways of working.
Act as an effective communicator and implementer of change within the plant
Comply with all HR policies and procedures in dealing with staff issues
Key Requirements
2–3 years management experience in the Food, Pharmaceutical or Beverage manufacturing sector with experience in manufacture of products used in sensitive or specialist customer applications an advantage
Ability to work to tight deadlines with excellent planning/scheduling skills
Aptitude for operational processes, working with cross-functional teams, Lean and continuous improvement
Demonstrate high technical ability and attention to detail to do 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 strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can bring their true self to work and achieve their full potential.
At Tirlán, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and 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.
At Tirlán our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.
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