Production Manager Whey

Role Profile

This role is in based in the Whey Plant in Ballyragget and will report to the Whey Plant Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote & implement best practice Health & Safety procedures, in line with Tirlán's Zero Harm policies
• Adherence to product safety and legality standards, in line with our Quality Management System
• Produce highest quality product to meet agreed customer and product specifications.
• Lead a team of Shift Managers, working a 24/7 shift roster system
• Collaborate with the Tirlán's Commercial team in the planning and implementation of Customer requirements in line with overall plant KPIs
• Bring resolution to deviations in Whey plant Metrics with robust CAPA
• Working closely with other Area Managers and departments such as Planning, Process, Engineering and Despatch, you will ensure production plans are achieved in the most timely and efficient manner
• Ensure production targets (throughput, yields, recoveries) are met.
• Champion a coaching culture that delivers cross-shift consistency, to ensure customer requirements are met at any time in a 24/7 plant.
• Identify and implement process improvements that can deliver maximum benefits to the business using lean manufacturing principles, in line with our Business Excellence approach. Actively seek and participate in activities/projects focusing on innovation and improvement in production methods/processes.
• Promote and drive a culture on site which maximises employee engagement levels through our ways of working.
• Act as an effective communicator and implementer of change within the plant
• Champion all HR policies and procedures in dealing with staff issues

Key Requirements

• 2 - 3 years management experience in the Food, Pharmaceutical or Beverage manufacturing sector with experience in manufacture of products used in sensitive or specialist customer applications an advantage
• Proven ability to manage teams to reach tight deadlines & ensure continuity of operations
• Aptitude for operational processes, working with cross- functional teams, Lean and continuous improvement
• Demonstrate high technical ability and attention to detail to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office suite & a working knowledge of SAP). Working knowledge of IQS/MES an advantage
• Strong communications with multi-functional stakeholders
• Knowledge of Dairy products, processes and recipes an advantage
• Possesses motivational skills oriented towards encouraging people's best performance possible
• Customer orientation and business awareness

Other

• Motivated and self-driven
• Excellent Influencing skills
• Proactive and innovative problem-solving skills with good analytical and IT skills

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.

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.