Production Manager

About the role

We are currently on the lookout for a Production Manager to join us, at our Spray Drying manufacturing facility in Charleville.

 

This role has responsibility for the efficient operation of the site. The Production Manager is the champion of Kerry’s commitment to Safety First and Quality Always in the Spray Drying Facility and consistently making it easier and more valuable for our customers to do business with us.

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

What you'll be doing

• Plan, organise and direct optimum day-to-day operations to consistently meet our customers’ expectations.
• In conjunction with the Factory Manager ensure delivery of the Daily milk processing & Ingredient production plan.
• Provide leadership to the production management team in the Spray Drying facility in the areas including Safety, Quality, Cost & attainment to plant in delivering core plant KPI’s.
• In tandem with the HR business partner and Factory Manager, drive the people agenda in the plant in relation to recruitment, training and development and performance management of the team.
• Managing positive employee relations across the manufacturing facility with emphasis given to OurVoice in rating employee engagement and in line with relevant company union agreements.
• Actively lead and promote a culture of safety and compliance within the department’s workforce.
• Continuously improve operating performance through development and implementation of strategies for capacity enhancement, efficiency, and quality improvements. This includes identifying and managing cost improvement projects through Kerry’s Accelerate platform.
• In conjunction with supply chain and commercial leads, manage department inventories to achieve required business targets.
• Ensure that all Kerry Group initiatives and policies are fully implemented and support by the team.
• In conjunction with R&D manage the introduction of new products and customers to the site.
• Together with the HR & Factory Manager manage department employee relations.
• Ensure the department is fully compliant with all regulatory agencies including the Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine (DAFM) and the Health & Safety Authority (HSE).

What you can bring to the role

• Ideally, you’ll be qualified to degree level in Production Management, Business management, Engineering, or related field. 
• Progressive management experience, preferably within the food manufacturing industry with significant time spent at Production Supervisory / Production Manager level.
• This role requires a strong leader with exceptional team building, communication skills and the ability to motivate others and drive results / positive outcomes.
• Safety first mindset.
• HACCP and food safety experience.
• Able to influence and persuade, apply logical thinking and a pragmatic approach.
• Customer orientation – realisation of who the customer is, strives to over deliver in all areas.

 

In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn’t exist, and people can be put off applying for a role if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of the skills or experience, then please do apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for.

What we can offer

In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world’s leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.

 

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

 

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.  We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.