Shift Manager

<div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size16px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'><b>About the role</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p><p><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>We are looking for a Shift Production Manager to join the team at our Charleville Production facility and manage the shift production operations. At this strategically important site in we produce skimmed milk powder for the infant and nutritional sector, functional dairy ingredients for the confectionary industry and a range of cheese powders for the savoury snack market. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>In addition, the factory produces a range of tailor-made cheese solution products for customers across Europe.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>This is a fast-paced role which would be well suited to someone who enjoys day to day team management and are now looking to take on more responsibility and the opportunity to progress their career.   </span></p><p> </p><p><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>This is a shift-based role, covering a rotating pattern of 12-hour day and night shifts.</span></p><p> </p></div></div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size16px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'><b>About Kerry Dairy Ireland</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p><p><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>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.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>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 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. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>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.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>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.</span></p><p><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><strong> </strong></span></p><p><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>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.</span></p><p> </p></div></div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size16px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'><b>What you'll be doing</b></H2> </div><div><p style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;> </p><ul><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Lead, manage and motivate a team of people, promoting a collaborative and positive working environment.</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Instil a ‘Safety First, Quality Always’ approach and creating a high-performance culture where continuous improvement is embraced.</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Provide clear direction and undertaking all management responsibility for team members; 1-2-1’s, conducting appraisals, coaching, managing absence and poor performance / non-conformity.</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Ensure that Key Performance measures of safety, quality and auditory standards and are always monitored and achieved.</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Drive cost control measures in output, quality, yield, labour utilization, and waste</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Positively communicate and coordinate with other functions to progress issues concerning production planning, processes, procedures or equipment to ensure delivery of all customer orders to time, quality and cost specifications.</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Through the utilisation of lean manufacturing techniques, strive to exceed the company targets in productivity, efficiency and quality on a continuous basis</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Report and act upon plant or machinery breakdowns with maintenance technicians</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Ensure that internal delivery processes are adhered to support dispatch time windows</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Lead the follow-up and lessons learned process when customers raise concerns.</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Identify and eliminate root cause using robust countermeasures.</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Sustain the corrective actions to eliminate repeat issues</span></li></ul><p style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;> </p></div></div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size16px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'><b>What you can bring to the role</b></H2> </div><div><p style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;> </p><ul><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Proven track record of leading and motivating large teams to succeed by utilising appropriate management styles, leading by example, setting objectives and defining responsibilities to give a clear sense of direction and purpose.</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Passionate about managing performance, leading, developing and ultimately empowering people,</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Significant experience within a high-volume, high pace GMP manufacturing environment, preferably food manufacturing.</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>A degree in Food Science or related discipline is desirable but not essential.</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Strong IT Systems and methodology experience (SAP, MS Office packages, Lean Processes, Continuous Improvement etc.)</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Highly organised and analytical with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Experience and knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and ideally, food safety standards.</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>In Kerry Dairy Ireland we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.</span></p><p> </p></div></div></div>