Company description: Tirln 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, Tirln 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, Tirln now exports to more than 80 countries.
Its award-winning brands are household names in Ireland, and include Irelands 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 Animal Nutrition.
Tirln 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 Tirlns network of 11 production facilities, with annual revenues of over €3 billion.
Tirln is committed to sustainability through its comprehensive Living Proof programme and has signed up to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
For more information, visit Job description: Site Manager Kilkenny Food Company Tirlan Thomas Street, Kilkenny City Tirln Tirln, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
Tirln owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, 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.
We are looking for an experienced Plant Manager to oversee and coordinate all operations within our manufacturing facility.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic decision- maker who ensures that production process deliver products of the highest quality in a profitable manner.
Your proactive management and leadership will drive our facility to great heights of operational efficiency and effectiveness.
People development & empowerment, cross functional collaboration and development of coaching & food safety culture are key aspects to this role.
Role Profile The Site Manager for Thomas Street reports to the Head of Operations, and is responsible for managing the Site to deliver service levels, quality, manufacturing standards and manufacturing results as per the defined KPIs and SLA.
The role is responsible for production execution, asset maintenance, technology and projects support for the category.
The role drives continuous improvement within the plant to ensure efficiency while reducing costs.
The role acts as a counterpart for the business unit / category lead in the S&OP process to ensure execution.
Located in Thomas Street, Kilkenny, this is an on-site role.
Key Responsibilities: Manage Plant operations; provide overall leadership for plant management and staff.
Provide general management over the Plant including overseeing quality assurance/control, safety, manufacturing execution, engineering, materials management and information systems.
Support strategic planning, prepares Annual Business Plan & manage all variable costs within budget Produce high quality to meet agreed customer and product safety specifications.
Ensure production targets (throughput, yields, and recoveries) are met.
Oversee EHS standards throughout the plant, promote & support implementation of best practice EHS policies and procedures Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements Cultivate and implement performance measures to ensure that the business performs at world class manufacturing standards.
Continuously develop operating performance through the use of GPS tools and techniques.
Develop and implement world-class quality processes, which will generate a competitive lever in providing customer solutions.
Promote and develop relationships through coaching and collaborationwithin and between functions: Maintenance, Quality, Process Technical, R&D, HR, etc.
Key Requirements: Strategic Agility Interpersonal Savvy Managing Vision & Purpose Dealing with Ambiguity Motivating Others Command skills Organisational agility Building Effective Teams Experience Third level qualification in Engineering/Science/Food Science discipline 5+ years exp.
in operations & manufacturing management, Operations manager experience, quality and H&S , sustainability at basic appreciation, Extensive experience in food supply chain, 5+ years production experience in a FMCG environment Demonstrated ability to lead and direct large teams to deliver results About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safetyand 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 & 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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Join our talent community and sign up for job /careers Tirln is a Values Based Organisation Profile description: Role Profile The Site Manager for Thomas Street reports to the Head of Operations, and is responsible for managing the Site to deliver service levels, quality, manufacturing standards and manufacturing results as per the defined KPIs and SLA.
The role is responsible for production execution, asset maintenance, technology and projects support for the category.
The role drives continuous improvement within the plant to ensure efficiency while reducing costs.
The role acts as a counterpart for the business unit / category lead in the S&OP process to ensure execution.
Located in Thomas Street, Kilkenny, this is an on-site role.
Skills: Site Manager Site Management.
Production Site Manager Benefits: Laptop Mobile phone Paid Holidays Parking Pension