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Process Technical Manager
Permanent - Full time
Onsite
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
Located in Ballyragget, this role reports to Site Process Technical Team manager, this role is responsible for the optimisation of plant performance through ongoing development and improvements in plant process and automated systems. The Process Manager will support the Plant Operations teams in the delivery of Plant KPI’s and will aid the plant in any improvement projects. Tirlán, Ballyragget consists of the following processes – Cheese, Butter, Milk proteins and whey powder production.
Responsibilities
- Promote & implement Best Practice Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Provide technical help in problem solving day to day issues with the other members of the Process Technical team and with the plant operations team.
- Engage with stakeholders including Quality and Production teams in the prioritisation, development, design and testing of new or enhanced processes
- Demonstrates good working knowledge of DMAIC tools and applies these tools in the characterisation, optimisation and troubleshooting of process equipment and technology performance
- Work with the Production team to plan and execute agreed changes
- Monitor MES KPI data for individual processes including reporting and trending of data
- Utilise data insights to recommend interventions to drive performance
- Troubleshoot issues and identify opportunities to enhance plant performance and drive KPI improvement
Requirements
- Third Level Degree in Food Science, Engineering or Processing Discipline.
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a Food Manufacturing or Pharma based organisation
- Data Monitoring: Skills in monitoring MES KPI data for individual processes, including reporting and trending of data.
- Data Utilisation: Ability to utilise data insights to recommend interventions that drive performance.
- Troubleshooting: Proactive in troubleshooting issues and identifying opportunities to enhance plant performance and drive KPI improvement.
- Information Handling: Proficiency in managing and utilizing information effectively.
- Motivation: The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and self-driven, with exceptional influencing skills.
- Problem-Solving: Proactive and innovative problem-solving abilities, coupled with strong analytical and IT skills.
- Lean Manufacturing: Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, or product development. A Six Sigma qualification is highly desirable.
We offer
- Free parking incl. EV charging – where applicable
- Work/life balance and collaborative work culture
- 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 and 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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