Production Manager Whey Plant - Membranes, Kilkenny

Company description: 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. Job description: ProductionManagerWhey Plant- Membranes About Tirln Tirln is a world-class food andnutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlns network of 11 production facilitiesand52 agri retail outletsserving its communities with annual revenues of over €3 billion expected in 2022.Tirlns state-of-the-art headquarters in Kilkenny city and innovation centre in Ballyragget promote innovation, creativity and collaboration.Tirln is committed to sustainability throughout the organisation through its comprehensive Living Proof programme, and the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) contained within it. For more information visit Role Profile: This role is in based inWhey PlantBallyraggetandwill report to theWhey Plant Manager Key Responsibilities Promote&implementbestpractice Health&Safety procedures,inlinewith Tirlns Zero Harm policies Adherence to product safety and legality standards,in line withourQuality Management System Produce highest quality product to meet agreed customer and product specifications. Collaborate with theTirlnsCommercial team in the planning and implementation of Customer requirements in line with overallplantKPIs Bring resolution to deviations in Whey plant Metricswith robust CAPA Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure adequate governance&compliance of incoming process streams, in line with KPIs Ensure production targets (throughput, yields, recoveries) are met Oversee plant intake&dispatch streams to safe guard plant quality, while delivering the capability to ensure processing continuity of upstream plants Champion a collaborative team environment and mentor new hires to deliver an effective and efficient workforce within the Whey Plant Identify and implement process improvements that can deliver maximum benefits to the business usinglean manufacturing principles, in line with ourBusiness Excellenceapproach. Actively identify and participate in activities/projects focusing on innovation and improvement in production methods/processes Promoteand 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 Comply with all HR policies and procedures in dealing with staff issues Key Requirements: 2 3 yearsmanagement experience in the Food, Pharmaceutical or Beverage manufacturing sector with experience in manufacture of products used in sensitive or specialist customer applications an advantage Ability to work to tight deadlines with excellent planning/scheduling skills 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 peoples best performance possible Customer orientation and business awareness Information handling skills Other Motivated and self-driven Excellent Influencing skills Proactive and innovative problem-solving skills with good analytical and IT skills Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirln but this isnt the role for you?! Then why not register your experience&sign up for career /careers. Commitment to Diversity&Inclusion Tirln 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 Tirln, 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. At Tirln our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more. Tirln owns leading consumer and agri brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford,and GAIN Animal Nutrition. About us: 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. Tirln has a strong market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China. Tirln is a Values Based Organisation - Profile description: This role is in based inWhey PlantBallyraggetandwill report to theWhey Plant Manager Skills: Production Leadership Continuous ImprovementTPBN1_IJ