Production Analyst (12-month FTC)

About the role

Due to maternity leave, we are looking for a Production Analyst to join the Kerry Dairy team in Listowel on a 12-month fixed term contract. Reporting into the Plant Performance Reporting Accountant, you will work in a dynamic team to manage production orders and support the Production team on product costings to ensure reports are correct.

This role is a hybrid working role where you will typically spend 3 days in the office and 2 remotely.

What will I be doing?

• Key responsibility will lie with closing and settling of Production Orders and investigating all variances within the settlement.
• Work with operations to reduce errors in the production order process and be an advocate for Continuous Improvement.
• Responsible for general stock clerk duties, including reconciliation of stock costs and product costings.
• Accountable for the execution of production statistics to be presented to the Production Management Team at the weekly Stats meetings.
• Assist with month end close procedures.

What do I need to be successful?

In Kerry 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. 

These include:

• Proficient in the use of MS Office tools, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP would be an advantage.
• Excellent written, numerical and verbal skills.
• A demonstrated numerical ability to record, interpret and analyse key process data.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and change management initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

What will I get in return?

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. 

We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. 

We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays).
• Hybrid working.
• Health Care.
• Matched pension scheme.
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.

About Kerry

Kerry Group’s UK & Ireland dairy related business includes Dairy Ingredients, Dairy Nutritional Ingredients, Dairy Consumer foods and Agribusiness. With a revenue in excess of €1bn per year, it is one of the world's leading dairy businesses. With our strong dairy heritage and deep-rooted connection to our 3000 milk suppliers, right through to our portfolio of innovative and high-quality brands, the diary business has a unique and compelling proposition for both consumers and our customers.

Our dairy business has a diversified portfolio of dairy, nutritional ingredients and market leading dairy brands and its vertically integrated dairy processing ensures the highest quality, sustainably produced 1.2bn litres of milk for our dairy, nutritional ingredients, and consumer foods business- a key consideration among some of our largest customers across the globe.

We have an unrivalled dairy consumers brands portfolio coupled with a track record in innovation underpinned by technology and science. We manufacture and market our own leading butter, dairy and plant spreads brands: Dairygold, Low Low, Pure & Golden Cow. We are the largest supplier of Private Label dairy spreads, supplying all major retailers in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. Our cheese brands compete in children's cheese snacks (Attack-a-Snak), natural cheese (block, slices and grated), and in processed cheese segments and our leading cheese brands include Strings & Things, Coleraine, and Charleville cheese. Through our multi-geographical presence (UK, Ireland, and Western Europe) we have a deep consumer insight which is a key component of the business.

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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.