Company description: Tirln is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
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The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market.
Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirln has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace.
Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to its milk pool of three billion litres and its premium grains portfolio, Tirln now exports to more than 80 countries.
Its award-winning brands are household names in Ireland, and include Irelands number one consumer dairy brand, Avonmore.
The organisation draws on a wealth of experience to deliver exceptional products and tailored nutritional solutions including Kilmeaden, Wexford, Truly Grass Fed, Solmiko, CheddMax and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
Tirln has a strong market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China.
A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlns network of 11 production facilities, with annual revenues of over €3 billion.
Tirln is committed to sustainability through its comprehensive Living Proof programme and has signed up to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
For more information, visit Job description: Production Manager Whey Plant Spray Dryers Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny About Tirln Tirln,is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlns network of 11 production facilities and 52 agri retail outlets serving its communities.
Tirlns state-of-the-art headquarters in Kilkenny city and innovation centre in Ballyragget promote innovation, creativity and collaboration.
Tirln is committed to sustainability throughout the organisation through its comprehensive Living Proof programme, and the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) contained within it.
For more information visit Role Profile: This role is in based in the Whey Plant in Ballyragget and will report to the Whey Plant Manager.
Key Responsibilities Promote & implement best practice Health & Safety procedures, in line with Tirlns 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.
Lead a team of Shift Managers, working a 24/7 shift roster system Collaborate with the Tirlns 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 Working closely with other Area Managers and departments such as Planning, Process, Engineering and Despatch, you will ensure production plans are achieved in the most timely and efficient manner Ensure production targets (throughput, yields, recoveries) are met.
Champion a coaching culture that delivers cross-shift consistency, to ensure 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, in line with our Business Excellence approach.
Actively seek 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 Champion 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 Proven ability to manage teams to reach tight deadlines & 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 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 peoples 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 Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirln but this isnt the role for you?! Then why not register your experience & sign up for career /careers.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Tirln 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 Tirln, 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 Tirln our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.
Tirln owns leading consumer and agri brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
About us: The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market.
Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirln has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace.
Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to its milk pool of three billion litres and its premium grains portfolio, Tirln now exports to more than 80 countries.
Its award-winning brands are household names in Ireland, and include Irelands number one consumer dairy brand, Avonmore.
The organisation draws on a wealth of experience to deliver exceptional products and tailored nutritional solutions including Kilmeaden, Wexford, Truly Grass Fed, Solmiko, CheddMax and GAIN.
Tirln has a strong market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China. xsokbrc
Tirln is a Values Based Organisation
- Profile description: Role Profile: This role is in based in the Whey Plant in Ballyragget and will report to the Whey Plant Manager.
Skills: Production Manager Spray Driers Dairy Manufacturing