Training Coordinator

This role is located in Kilkenny

About Tirlán

Tirlán, formerly known as Glanbia Ireland, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and Agri brands.

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, Tirlán 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, Tirlán now exports to more than 80 countries.  Its award-winning brands are household names in Ireland, and include Ireland’s 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. Tirlán 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 Tirlán’s network of 11 production facilities and 52 Agri retail outlets serving its communities with annual revenues of over €3 billion expected in 2022. Tirlán’s state-of-the-art headquarters in Kilkenny city and innovation centre in Ballyragget promote innovation, creativity and collaboration. Tirlán 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 www.tirlan.com

We have an exciting vacancy for a Training Coordinator to work as part of Tirlán Agribusiness. The Training Co-Ordinator will assume responsibility for coordinating and carrying out the training requirements across our 52 Branches and farmer facing teams to ensure that all stakeholders receive the relevant training and reach the required level of competency.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitation and Completion of a Training Gap Analysis for our Agri Branch network & our farmer facing teams.
• Working with the operations, H&S and HR team to develop a detailed training plan that ensures all stakeholders achieve the required level of training and we are compliant with relevant legislation.
• Develop and implement a systematic process for Training of all relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain training records on the relevant systems (Dulann)
• Coordinate and carry out legally required training such as Manual handling, Fire Safety, First Aid, Forklift training, Telehandler & Loader training, Animal Remedies Training, Pesticides Training, Realex Payments, GDPR, Knife Training, etc.
• Support our Customer Service program and train new staff and existing staff to be the customer’s champion.
• Work alongside the HR Officer to develop a robust induction program for our Branch network and farmer facing teams.
• Carry out inductions for new starters
• Define and report on relevant metrics for training completion and effectiveness on a Monthly basis.
• Work with Health & Safety to develop training material to improve our employee’s competence around good saves, accident prevention & good H&S practices.

Key requirements

• Third level qualification in Human Resources, Health and Safety or Training discipline or the equivalent.
• 1 years’ experience in a similar role
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Knowledge of training methodologies.
• Experience in Learning Management Systems
• High proficiency in MS Office - particularly in MS Excel
• Outstanding multi-tasking and organisational skills.
• Teamwork and prioritisation skills essential.
• Ability to work effectively and flexibly in a fast-paced environment

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date resume.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Tirlán 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.

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Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you?! Then why not register your experience & sign up for career opportunities at www.tirlan.com/careers.

At Tirlán, 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 Tirlán our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.

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

Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation - www.tirlan.com