About Dairygold Dairygold is Irelands largest farmer-owned co-operative. Our unique location, referenced as the Golden Vale, is home to nutrient rich pasture lands that stretch across the valleys of Munster, where our farmer shareholders produce quality-assured, naturally sourced raw materials. Combining our deep-rooted farming tradition with our nutritional expertise and technology, we have grown to be a global player that supplies the global market with the highest quality premium cheese and dairy ingredients. With headquarters in Mitchelstown, Cork and operations in other locations in Ireland, Europe and worldwide, Dairygold processes 1.48 billion litres of milk a year, with an annual turnover of billion. The society is structured across three imperative divisions; food ingredients, agri business and retail, that drive and support our farmers and business. Through smart investments in research, innovation and world-leading facilities, we produce premium ingredients from our quality raw material and add value at every point in the production chain. Our sustainable farming practices and position as leaders in dairy nutrition will ensure we achieve our vision that echoes through the co-operative, we will feed and nourish the growing world. We are pleased to invite applications for the position of MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN Reporting to the Site Maintenance Manager and based in Lombardstown, Mallow, Co. Cork, the Maintenance Electrician will work closely with the existing maintenance/production team to maintain the plant and ensure that plant downtime is minimised and plant throughput maximised. The electrician will have a key role to play in ensuring the site operates to the required electrical standards. Core responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to: Planning, risk assessing, executing and accurately handing over any electrical works on site; Responding to plant downtime and ensuring any contributory electrical, instrumental or automation issues are resolved as quickly as possible; Adhere to all Environmental, Health & Safety standards and procedures; Interrogate, fault find and resolve any problems that are shown on any of the following equipment: o Milling and Grain plants contolled by ICM; o Mitsibushi PLC Controls and Wago profibus equipment which are linked with a SCADA system; o Variable speed drives, soft starts especially Danfoss; o Siemens PLCs o Precia Moelen weighbridges o Atlas Copco compressors o Motor switch gear and general services o Laboratory test equipment o Bagging ,Palletizing and Robot systems(Statec-Binder). o Boilers/ boiler control system. o Various other plant automation /control systems. Full utilisation of current & future Dairygold IT systems; Optimise plant reliability to facilitate delivery of required volumes and deploy CI problem solving tools & techniques to address any downtime issues. Active participation and meaningful engagement in continuous improvement activities and meetings including but not limited to: 5S implementation and auditing, work groups, PSE / RCA, AMIS etc. Candidates for this position must possess: Full Electrician Qualification; 5+ years industrial experience essential; Availability to work shift with call out; Strong interpersonal, communication and written skills; High level of instrumental competency is required for the role; Proven record of dealing with highly automated production processes; Results-orientated with a proven record of achievement; Excellent technical competence with the capacity to effectively analyse issues and problem solve in accordance with our CI philosophy; A positive, can-do, resilient and flexible attitude. What Dairygold will offer you: Be a part ofOur Strategy Our Future 2030which through significant investment in the appropriate infrastructure across the business has and continues to facilitate our growth ambitions. We offer our people an exciting and challenging career, with a supportive community of colleagues, and constant training and up-skilling opportunities. You will be working on exciting projects with exceptionally talented colleagues and teams. We offer competitive wage opportunities alongside our annual bonus scheme. We have a competitive company pension scheme. Dairygold match your contribution plus an extra 2% up to a maximum of 14% in total. We offer contributions towards healthcare. Company sick pay scheme We offer an Employee Assistance Program should any employee ever need support. Employee wellbeing initiatives are extremely important aspect for our co-operatives success. By supporting and inspiring our workers, we empower them to explore and discover their true potential. Paid family leave We pride ourselves on our culture and values. We work hard but we like to have some fun along the way too driven by our Sports and Social club. At Dairygold we are always focused on continuous improvement and innovation. All our colleagues are empowered to share new ideas. Zero Harm employee Safety initiatives Employee Service Awards Dairygold is committed to a work environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and creates an open culture where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Dairygold believes that embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace benefits the organisation. Every employee brings their own experiences, background, work styles, capabilities and personal characteristics to work and Dairygold aims to create an environment that encourages a culture of Bring your whole self to work. Dairygold is an inclusive employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with a disability. Should you wish to request a reasonable accommodation. Skills: maintenance PLC ICM Milling Boilers Gears AMIS Benefits: Free parking Competitive pay Competitive DC pension scheme Employee discount
About Dairygold/Our Story Co-Op Superstores is the retail division of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd which now operates online and in 26 retail stores across Munster stretching across counties Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, and Clare. In addition to being Munsters largest supplier of Farm Inputs, our stores offer an extensive range of Building Supplies, Agri Supplies, DIY, Paint, Fuel, Electrical, Household, Garden, Pet & Equine and Workwear. Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd is Irelands largest farmer-owned co-operative. With headquarters in Mitchelstown, Cork and operations in other locations in Ireland, Europe and worldwide, Dairygold processes 1.48 billion litres of milk a year, with an annual turnover of 1.65 billion EURO. The society is structured across three imperative divisions; food ingredients, agri business and retail, that drive and support our farmers and business. Location: Lombardstown, Mallow, Co, Cork. Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited is now pleased to invite applications for the position of Marketing Executive. Co-Op SuperStores are looking for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys the challenge of Retail and who will help us continue to offer a superior in-store and online experience for our Farm, Home & Garden customers. This is a varied role and offers a fantastic opportunity to work across all areas of our Agri-Business & Retail and would suit someone who is hardworking, motivated, and dedicated, with a strong skill set in marketing and digital. They will be working as an integral part of the Marketing Team creating Sponsorship, PR, Experiential, POS and Digital campaigns. Responsibilities Participate in the development of the annual plans for the Marketing Team. Lead Sponsorships and ticket distributions and Events to build both the Dairygold Agri-Business & Co Op Superstores Brands, growing awareness, perception and affinity to cement our positioning with our local communities. Seek successful & innovative activations which refresh our sponsorship campaigns. Develop In Store Events which address Customer Experience, and which drive Loyalty within our Customer Cohorts. Assist in the management, implementation and analytics of Digital Marketing including Web Content Development, SEO, PPC, Display, & Email Marketing. Manage Blog posts on relevant subjects to drive awareness of brand and product range. Manage the digital communications calendar and the design, segmentation, delivery and reporting of the communications. Manage writing and executing emails and texts and evaluate the customer experience across campaigns. Lead design and execution of Point-of-Sale materials required within Retail, in line with Brand guidelines to deliver increased visibility and to grow both Quality and Value Scores for the brand. Also manage and support different elements of the agri and retail marketing functions : POS Management, Instore Promotions and Events, Monitor & control Marketing Spend across Sponsorships, Events, Digital and POS in line with agreed Budgets. Ensure value for money is delivered in all activities and appropriate metrics are in place to monitor and measure each. Work closely with internal stakeholders and build excellent relationships and ways of working within a large cross-functional team and other teams to ensure effective execution of marketing activities Manage relationships with our External Agencies (Design Agencies, Digital Agencies and Printers) and our Sponsorship Partners. This is not an exhaustive list and have involve other duties We want to hear from you if you have: Minimum 3-5 Years Marketing, Communications or Agri Marketing Experience, Digital/Video Content Creation desirable Possess a 3rd level bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, or another similar field. Highly proficient in MS Office suite. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Digital/Video Content Creation desirable Proficient in using a business intelligence tool to interpret & analyse business performance data. Experience in using Google Analytics or alternative web analytics platform. Experience of using IT systems (Shopify, Photoshop, Adwords). Have previous role-related competence and experience in administration. Previous Agri / Retail experience -knowledge of the product range in the respective categories is preferable Full Clean drivers license. Travel will be required for Sponsorships, Events, Store visits etc. Strong interpersonal & communication skills. Performance driven with a proven ability to work on own initiative. A positive, can-do, resilient and flexible attitude. Well-developed problem-solving skills to resolve issues in a timely manner. What Dairygold will offer you Be a part of Our Strategy Our Future 2030 which through significant investment in the appropriate infrastructure across the business has and continues to facilitate our growth ambitions. We offer our people an exciting and challenging career, with a supportive community of colleagues, and constant training and up-skilling opportunities. We offer competitive wage opportunities alongside our annual bonus scheme. We have a competitive company pension scheme. Dairygold match your contribution plus an extra 2% up to a maximum of 14% in total. We offer contributions towards healthcare. Company sick pay scheme We offer an Employee Assistance Program should any employee ever need support. Employee wellbeing initiatives are extremely important aspect for our co-operatives success. By supporting and inspiring our workers, we empower them to explore and discover their true potential We recognise the need for a favourable work life balance and offer hybrid working arrangements. Work from home * 2 days/week will be considered post probation. Paid family leave We pride ourselves on our culture and values. We work hard but we like to have some fun along the way too driven by our Sports and Social club. At Dairygold we are always focused on continuous improvement and innovation. All our colleagues are empowered to share new ideas. Zero Harm employee Safety initiatives Dairygold is committed to a work environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and creates an open culture where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Dairygold believes that embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace benefits the organisation. Every employee brings their own experiences, background, work styles, capabilities and personal characteristics to work and Dairygold aims to create an environment that encourages a culture of Bring your whole self to work. Dairygold is an inclusive employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with a disability Skills: Social Media Management Content Marketing Email Marketing Social media strategy Multi-channel Marketing Website content B2C Marketing Benefits: employee discount free parking career development bonus mileage competitive salary competitive DC pension scheme
Our Story Dairygold is Irelands largest farmer-owned co-operative. Our unique location, referenced as the Golden Vale, is home to nutrient rich pasture lands that stretch across the valleys of Munster, where our farmer shareholders produce quality-assured, naturally sourced raw materials. Combining our deep-rooted farming tradition with our nutritional expertise and technology, we have grown to be a global player that supplies the global market with the highest quality premium cheese and dairy ingredients. With headquarters in Mitchelstown, Cork and operations in other locations in Ireland, Europe and worldwide, Dairygold processes 1.48 billion litres of milk a year, with an annual turnover of €1.65 billion. The society is structured across three imperative divisions; food ingredients, agri business and retail, that drive and support our farmers and business. Through smart investments in research, innovation and world-leading facilities, we produce premium ingredients from our quality raw material and add value at every point in the production chain. Our sustainable farming practices and position as leaders in dairy nutrition will ensure we achieve our vision that echoes through the co-operative, we will feed and nourish the growing world. Join us on our next phase where we continue to challenge ourselves, as we carve our position on the world stage, supplying nutritional solutions for infants through to active ageing for the increasing world population, with our focus on sustainability, unrivalled quality and full traceability for product excellence. About the Opportunity The Shift Manager will work closely with the Production Manager and the Site Management team to achieve site targets and meet/exceed customer expectations, whilst adhering to safety, food safety, quality, and environmental standards which encompasses all production activities on the site. Core responsibilities for this role: Promote a safety culture within the site, monitor adherence to all EHS standards and procedures Effectively lead a large team of operators to ensure production output targets are met, effective workgroup meetings are conducted and management of maintenance team (out of hours) Monitoring shift performance and driving your team to achieve all relevant KPIs Working with Planning to ensure plan fulfilment, throughput, efficiency, quality, cost and OEE delivery Managing colleague performance and ensuring team development and communication measures are in place and that training records are maintained and compliant to demonstrate skills and competence of team Monitoring product quality and ensuring compliance with RFT, Hygiene, Incident Reporting, Change Control and technical standards Supporting audits and customer visits as required and implementing actions arising from audits and visits Completing all Oracle system requirements to maintain accurate financial data Supporting CI using established tools and techniques to successfully root cause issues and drive improvements and that actions are implemented Actively manage payroll, yield and ingredient usage ensuring that measures are implemented to address deviations Responsible for ensuring that areas within your span of control are always audit ready, that audit recommendations and solutions to customer complaints are implemented fully within the designated timeframes COD and Hydraulic loading incident reporting and investigating What you will bring to Dairygold/We want to hear from you if you have: Exceptional technical skills with a proven ability to consistently understand complex processes in order to rectify processing defects and stoppages in a timely manner with right first-time solutions Strong results orientation with a proven ability to prioritise and organize work to ensure delivery against production and bottom-line targets Confident and able to manage own workload and make complex decisions Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong sense of personal responsibility for the areas within your span of control and a capacity to build strong working relationships with people Proven ability to effectively use core CI tools and techniques with a demonstrated CI mindset to seek and implement opportunities to drive improvement of standards and output on site Excellent People Management skills with an aptitude for leading and developing your team to deliver all targets (production and cost) and an ability to obtain results through teamwork, motivation and real employee engagement. Flexible and adaptable with a proven track record in positively responding to changing work demands. Third Level qualification in a relevant discipline (Food Science, Technology, Engineering) Previous relevant experience in a similar role Proven record in maintaining safe work environments Capable of understanding the underlying processes across the full remit of the role Strong business acumen, customer focus and commercially aware Passion to apply key continuous improvement principles in a fast-moving production environment Performance driven with a proven track record of achievement, high integrity and capability to exercise sound judgement in decision-making What Dairygold will offer you/Why choose Dairygold? Be a part of Our Strategy Our Future 2030 which through significant investment in the appropriate infrastructure across the business has and continues to facilitate our growth ambitions. We offer our people an exciting and challenging career, with a supportive community of colleagues, and constant training and up-skilling opportunities. You will be working on exciting projects with exceptionally talented colleagues and teams. We offer competitive wage opportunities alongside our annual bonus scheme. We have a competitive company pension scheme. We offer contributions towards healthcare. Company sick pay scheme We offer an Employee Assistance Program should any employee ever need support. Employee wellbeing initiatives are extremely important aspect for our co-operatives success. By supporting and inspiring our workers, we empower them to explore and discover their true potential. Paid family leave We pride ourselves on our culture and values. We work hard but we like to have some fun along the way too driven by our Sports and Social club. At Dairygold we are always focused on continuous improvement and innovation. All our colleagues are empowered to share new ideas. Zero Harm employee Safety initiatives Employee Service Awards This is a really exciting career development opportunity for the right candidate with the drive and ambition to contribute to Dairy Irelands future strategic growth and development. Candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link or if you have any questions please email . Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited is an equal opportunities employer. Skills: Food Manufacturing Food safety standards Supervisory management Production schedules
Co-Op Super Stores are seeking to hire a Full-time Yard Assistant in Clondrohid, County Cork. About Dairygold Co-Op Superstores is the retail division of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd which now operates 26 retail stores across Munster stretching across counties Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, and Clare. In addition to being Munsters largest supplier of Farm Inputs, our stores offer an extensive range of Building Supplies, Agri Supplies, DIY, Paint, Fuel, Electrical, Household, Garden, Pet & Equine and Workwear. Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd is Irelands largest farmer-owned co-operative. With headquarters in Mitchelstown, Cork and operations in other locations in Ireland, Europe and worldwide, Dairygold processes 1.41 billion litres of milk a year, with an annual turnover of €1.4 billion. The society is structured across three imperative divisions; food ingredients, agri business including retail, that drive and support our farmers and business. About the Opportunity With a focus on community and support network behind them, our employees feel confident and motivated to challenge themselves and grow with the business. As the successful candidate you will report into the site manager. Key Responsibilities Operating the forklift on a day-to-day basis while serving customers and handling stock deliveries Keeping the store clean and tidy Goods-inwards, handling deliveries as they arrive Delivering best in class service to our customers including expert advice on our products. Maintaining the highest standards of store presentation and cleanliness including shop floor, yard, and display areas. Adhering to policies and procedures for the security of cash and merchandise. Participating in regular stock taking including daily cycle counting and stock counts. Flexibility across a range of departments. Product coding, pricing, and updating of prices on goods for re-sales. Adherence to all Society policies & procedures, Health & Safety procedures and reporting of any hazards to the Branch Management. What you will bring to Co-Op Superstores: Learners permit/full drivers license required. Previous experience in a similar role is desired but not essential. Experience within the Agri sector/ Builders provider/ Hardware would be an advantage but not essential. Be prepared to work in a dynamic and fast-moving environment with a strong customer focus. Demonstrate initiative and ability to be flexible when the occasion demands it. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Team player. Co-Op Superstores is committed to a work environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and creates an open culture where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Co-Op Superstores believes that embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace benefits the organisation. Every employee brings their own experiences, background, work styles, capabilities, and personal characteristics to work and Co-Op Superstores aims to create an environment that encourages a culture of Bring your whole self to work. Dairygold is an inclusive employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with a disability. Should you wish to request a reasonable accommodation, please email Please get in touch to start your rewarding journey with Co-Op Superstores today. Skills: Forklift Operator goods inwards Stock Taking warehouse Agri knowledge Hardware Builder providers
