About Kerry Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. About the role To support our growth ambitions, a new Senior Category Manager role has been created within the Category Team in IOI. The purpose of this role is to drive thought leadership and unlock opportunities for growth within the Categories we operate in, both externally in the Irish Grocery Retail trade, internally in cross functional teams and with key stakeholders in the business. The role will involve day-to-day management of our Key Strategic Customers. You will build, grow and maintain profitable and long‑lasting relationships from a Category perspective for Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Championing the Consumer and Shopper, leveraging strategic thinking and demonstrating actionable insights are at the heart of the role. This will include development & execution of leading Category Visions & Strategy with a disproportionate winning share for Kerry. Key responsibilities Manage relationships with priority & strategic Customers Review and validate key customer commercial activities for the customers category and deliver category recommendations for optimal distribution, range, space & merch layouts by channel aligned with customer strategies Development & execution of leading Category Visions & Strategy Identifying actionable insights to fuel our annual brand planning process across a portfolio of brands in Ireland. Proactively bringing the ‘outside in’, harnessing insights and disseminating them for action and business impact. Support the development of our Category Capability Framework Qualifications and skills Our ideal candidate will also be a dynamic team player that can build relationships and positively challenge to unearth and identify actionable insights that will drive value into our Business and our Customers Categories. Being able to flex and navigate a large network within Kerry, alongside the ability to work autonomously. Solid experience of working in Category Management and managing Strategic Customers across the Grocery Retail Trade. Previous experience in Category Management Highly analytical, comfortable quickly surfacing insights and sharing them in engaging ways with various audiences Brilliant communication skills and able to build relationships internally and externally with the trade. Skilled at working collaboratively and managing data agencies Expert working with Category software and portals e.g. Kantar, Dunnhumby, EYC, Talysis, Iri and Shopper Intelligence (all or most preferable) Proficient in excel and comfortable working with large amounts of data #J-18808-Ljbffr
Kerry is seeking a Senior Category Manager to join the Category Team in Naas, County Kildare. In this role, you will drive thought leadership and manage relationships with key strategic customers across Ireland. You will be responsible for developing and executing Category Visions & Strategy, leveraging insights to fuel brand planning, and ensuring optimal distribution and merchandising aligns with customer strategies. A successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, relationship-building abilities, and relevant experience in Category Management. #J-18808-Ljbffr
About Kerry Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence. With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our food, from food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers. Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities. Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett. Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth. About the role The Cyber Security Lead is a senior, permanent role responsible for protecting Kerry Dairy Ireland’s digital estate during its transition to a standalone organisation and throughout its ongoing operations. In the immediate term, the role plays a pivotal part in ensuring that cyber security is designed and embedded into all infrastructure, application, and data migrations as KDI separates from Kerry Group. Beyond the programme, the Cyber Security Lead will own and evolve KDI’s cyber security strategy, standards, and risk posture, providing sustained assurance that the organisation’s systems, data, and operations remain secure, resilient, and compliant. The role acts as the single accountable authority for cyber security across KDI, enabling the business to grow, innovate, and operate with confidence in an increasingly complex threat landscape. Reporting Line & Role Context Reports to ICT Director Role type Permanent senior leadership role (Hybrid – 3 days per week in Tralee office) Acts as the senior cyber security authority for Kerry Dairy Ireland, with accountability spanning both transformation and steady-state operations Key responsibilities Act as the single accountable authority for cyber security across Kerry Dairy Ireland, owning cyber risk decisions during transformation and in steady-state operations. Embed security by design into infrastructure, application, data, and integration architectures to ensure security is built in from inception and sustained long-term. Define, own, and enforce enterprise-wide cyber security standards for identity, access, data protection, network, and cloud security across all vendors and internal teams. Provide risk-based security leadership to enable delivery, innovation, and growth while protecting the organisation from cyber, regulatory, and operational risk. Establish and maintain KDI’s cyber security strategy, governance, and operating model, ensuring consistent controls and eliminating fragmented or ad-hoc security practices. Oversee cyber risk management and incident preparedness, ensuring the organisation can effectively detect, respond to, and recover from security threats. Ensure ongoing compliance, audit readiness, and regulatory alignment, reducing exposure to costly incidents, remediation, or reputational damage. Drive a strong security culture across KDI, embedding cyber awareness into everyday decision-making and operations. Decision Authority Authority to define and enforce cyber security standards across KDI. Authority to approve, challenge, or block technology solutions based on cyber risk. Authority to elevate unresolved cyber risks to senior leadership where required. Key Interfaces ICT leadership and delivery teams Business application and platform owners External vendors and managed service providers Audit, risk, and compliance stakeholders Qualifications and skills Senior experience in cyber security leadership roles within complex or multi-vendor technology environments. Strong understanding of cloud platforms, identity and access management, applications, data, and network security. Proven ability to embed security-by-design into large-scale technology change and transformation initiatives. Experience managing cyber risk, incident preparedness, and regulatory compliance in operational environments. Comfortable operating in regulated or audited environments, including data protection obligations. Leadership & Professional Competencies Pragmatic, risk-based decision maker able to balance security, delivery pace, and business needs. Confident engaging with and challenging senior stakeholders, vendors, and delivery teams. Strong communicator, able to translate cyber risk into clear business impact and decisions. Effective in small, fast-moving organisations with evolving structures and priorities. High standards of integrity, accountability, and ownership. Qualifications Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). Relevant professional certifications desirable but not mandatory (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP). Get in touch today! In Kerry Dairy Ireland we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally. Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry Dairy Ireland and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic. Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry Dairy Ireland (KDI) employee will not solicit candidates through a non-KDI email address or phone number. In addition, KDI does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). KDI will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by KDI will be from official firm accounts bearing the KDI name. Please note We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry Dairy Ireland terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Dairy Ireland Hiring Managers. #J-18808-Ljbffr
About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you the opportunity to shape the future of food while exploring and growing in a truly global environment. About The Role Are you passionate about enzyme science and excited by the challenge of developing cutting‑edge nutritional solutions? We’re looking for a Senior RD&A Technologist to join our Enzymes team in Naas and play a key role in advancing enzyme technologies across multiple end‑user markets. In this role, you will optimize, develop, and shape an enzyme portfolio focused on revolutionizing the future of the food and beverage industry. Key Responsibilities Support development and delivery of next‑generation enzyme technologies to market and optimize existing portfolio to deliver maximum value for our customers. Run hands‑on laboratory experiments to evaluate enzyme functionality across multiple End Use Markets, including Animal Nutrition, Human Nutrition, Bakery, Alcoholic & Nutritional Beverage. Collaborate closely with cross‑functional experts in R&D, IP, Regulatory, Quality, and Commercial teams to deliver science‑backed, customer‑focused enzyme solutions. Characterise current and future enzyme products, including activity, stability, and kinetic properties. Analyse complex datasets, interpret experimental results, and deliver clear technical reports and presentations. Design, develop, and validate high‑performance enzyme activity assays across a wide range of substrates, matrices, and conditions. Support scale‑up, process transfer, and commercialization, helping move innovative enzyme technologies from concept to market‑ready products. Present scientific findings to internal stakeholders and customers and/or external partners. Champion safety, quality, and regulatory excellence by ensuring all laboratory work meets the highest operational standards. Qualifications and Skills A genuine curiosity and passion for biotechnology, with a drive to shape the future of innovation in the food and beverage industry. Comfortable working at speed across multiple projects, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring timely, high‑quality delivery of results. An understanding of enzyme functionality and the transformative impact enzymes bring to food, beverage, and feed industrial applications & production processes. Familiarity with enzyme characterisation, including the development, optimisation, and interpretation of enzyme assays and enzyme analytical methodologies. Ability to analyse complex datasets, extract meaningful insights, and translate them into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders. Laboratory proficiency spanning GLP practices, method validation, and routine use of analytical instrumentation, including spectrophotometry and HPLC. #J-18808-Ljbffr
About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join our Flavour Production team in Naas. This is a hands‑on role where you will support the creation and preparation of flavourings while working closely with flavourists and cross‑functional teams. You will gain exposure to a wide variety of flavour formats and play a key role in delivering high‑quality, consistent products, while also developing your technical and sensory expertise. Key responsibilities Prepare a variety of flavour formats including Liquid blend topnotes Powder flavourings (dry blends & spray dry) Thermal process flavourings Liquid extracts Ensure precision in measurements and strict adherence to formulations and recipes Support the flavourist team in preparing and participating in tastings of finished flavourings and raw materials Develop the ability to taste, evaluate, and accurately describe flavour attributes Maintain a high standard of laboratory organisation, workflow efficiency, and hygiene Collaborate effectively with internal teams to support flavour development and application Contribute to a proactive, collaborative team environment while supporting day‑to‑day laboratory operations Build relationships with other regional sites, with Naas supported by Runcorn, Mozzo, and Grasse, ensuring strong networks are established to enable access to materials and support operational efficiency. Qualifications and skills Strong attention to detail with a methodical and thorough approach Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities A proactive, dynamic mindset with the ability to work independently Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly when describing sensory attributes #J-18808-Ljbffr
About The Role We are currently seeking an RD&A Technologist to join our Enzyme Department, supporting research, development, and application activities focused on enzyme technologies for human and animal nutrition. This role offers the opportunity to work hands‑on in the laboratory, contributing to innovation projects and supporting the development and application of enzyme solutions across a range of projects. Key responsibilities Perform routine and project‑specific enzyme assays and laboratory analyses. Support formulation development and optimisation activities. Prepare samples, solutions, and test materials for internal evaluations and customer‑related projects. Accurately record, analyse, and report experimental data in line with internal standards. Support senior team members with innovation pipeline and application projects for human and animal nutrition. Maintain laboratory equipment, ensure safe working practices, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate cross‑functionally with R&D, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to support effective project execution. Qualifications and Skills Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Food Science, or a related discipline. Experience with enzyme assays, analytical techniques, or laboratory‑based research (industry or academic). Strong attention to detail, with good experimental documentation and organisational skills. Ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented, project‑driven environment. A collaborative mindset with a willingness to support innovation and application activities. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their technical expertise and contribute to impactful enzyme technologies within a collaborative RD&A environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Kerry in Naas is looking for a Senior RD&A Technologist to advance enzyme technologies for the food and beverage industry. The role involves developing and optimizing portfolios, running lab experiments, and collaborating with experts across functions. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in biotechnology, data analysis, and laboratory proficiency. Join Kerry to help shape the future of nutrition and contribute to innovative solutions in enzyme science. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Kerry in Newmarket, Co. Cork is hiring a Seasonal General Operator to support production processes in the dairy industry. This role involves operating advanced food production machinery, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Successful candidates will enjoy a competitive pay package, training, and opportunities to grow within a supportive team environment. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Kerry is dedicated to shaping the future of dairy while catering to the diverse needs of their customers and communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
About the Role Requisition ID 64714 – Position Type FT Seasonal – Workplace Arrangement: seasonal. We are recruiting for a seasonal General Operator in our Kerry Team in Newmarket, Co. Cork. As a General Operator your job involves working with the latest food production technology and machinery, ensuring technical compliance throughout the manufacturing process. The season begins in February and lasts until the end of November. Many of our Operators join us because our shift patterns suit their lifestyle. We operate 12‑hour shifts, which consist of 2 weeks of days and 2 weeks of nights (4 and 3 shifts a week pattern rotation). We also offer a competitive rate of pay, job‑related allowances, benefits and all the training you need to be successful. In Kerry Newmarket we manufacture a variety of dairy products, including cheeses, butters and whey. What will you be doing? You will support production functions, operate machinery, and ensure the highest quality standards for Kerry products. You will proactively highlight any maintenance requirements and uphold our commitment to Safety First, Quality Always, which means each member of the team plays their part and makes a difference every day. What do you need to be successful? You will be a dependable team player motivated by adding value and championing collaboration and teamwork. You will be passionate about working with technology and have a careful attention to detail, so our lines continue to move quickly. You will have great communication skills and motivation to learn. Why Join Us? Competitive pay and career development opportunities. Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more. Matched pension scheme up to 10%. Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing. MyCommunity – one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause. Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety. About Kerry Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a significant consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high‑quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market‑leading dairy brands, including Cheestrings, Charleville, Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from‑food, for‑food culture and deep‑rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers. Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers and communities. Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket and Farranfore. Additionally we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine and Ossett. Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany and China. In 2024 we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Kerry is seeking an RD&A Technologist to join their Enzyme Department in Naas, Ireland. This hands-on laboratory role focuses on research, development, and application of enzyme technologies for human and animal nutrition. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience with enzyme assays. Responsibilities include performing laboratory analyses, supporting formulation development, and collaborating across functions to ensure effective project execution. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their technical expertise in a collaborative environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
