Shift Manager - Production

Shift Manager - Whey Plant

Ballyragget, Kilkenny

Tirlán

Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile

We have an exciting opportunity to work as part of a collaborative team at our Ballyragget site, the largest integrated milk processing facility in Europe. Here, you'll work in our Whey plant as a Production Shift Manager, working 12 hour shifts across weekdays and weekends. 

Responsibilities

• Promote & implement best practice Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Adherence to product safety and legality standards, and ensure 100% quality in our product
• Bring resolution to deviations in Whey plant Metrics with robust CAPA
• Proactively communicate with operators through informal discussions and team briefs to ensure a two way flow of relevant, timely information
• Manage the staff roster with the area manager by reviewing production requirements and tracking holidays / absenteeism to ensure adequate resourcing
• Act as a cross-plant point of contact for unforeseen events as part of night shift duties
• Give feedback on KPI performance through regular communication at 3M Meetings to ensure operators are informed and are aware of areas for improvement
• Manage your area in line with GMP and assume responsibility for internal hygiene audits and external customer/third party audits when required
• 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
• Manage projects as required
• Prepare PIRs for capex projects as required
• Undertake all other duties as required by manager / business to meet production and customer requirements.
• Understand and apply HR policies and procedures
• Management reporting and meetings

Requirements

• 2 – 3 years experience in a production environment within a processing industry
• Aptitude for operational processes, working with cross- functional teams, lean and continuous improvement
• Ability to work to tight deadlines with excellent planning/scheduling skills
• 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

Competencies

• Motivated and self-driven
• Excellent Influencing skills
• Proactive and innovative problem-solving skills with good analytical skills
• Ability to lead and motivate others
• Customer orientation and business awareness

We offer

• Free parking on-site
• Company gym free to use for employees
• Bike to work scheme
• Career progression opportunities

About us

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market.  Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.

We welcome people from all walks of life 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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Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation