Operations Graduate

At ABP we aim to hire the brightest and the best. People who are aligned with our values and are passionate about our industry. We are committed to developing our people, whether it be upskilling our employees across a diverse range of skills through our onsite training programs or nurturing the next generation of leaders through our graduate program. No matter what stage of their career our people are at, we empower them to take ownership of their roles.

ABP is one of Europe’s leading privately owned agribusiness companies and is the largest beef processor in Ireland and the UK. ​ The company also operates substantial renewable (Olleco), pet food (C&D), and protein divisions. ​ ABP and its affiliates employ over 14,000 people and have over 50 manufacturing plants operating across nine countries. ​ For more information, visit www.abpfoodgroup.com. ​

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We are looking for Operations Graduate to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate. You will receive in house training working closely with onsite team.

Opportunity Details

The operations function within ABP ensures that our products are safe, legally compliant and meet with our customer requirements.

Our programme provides individuals with a thorough understanding of all operational aspects of our business from abattoir to finished product. As a graduate you follow a structured development programme supported by your manager, mentor and learning department. This fast-paced programme is designed to offer challenge, stretch and growth, testing decision making and leadership skills along the way.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and vibrant team on an award-winning training programme!

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Your goal will be to progress towards a leadership position at one of our sites. From day one, you will get hands on experience supporting our diverse factory operations team.

You will get exposure to our wide range of products and processes across both retail and primal sites developing an understanding of how to run an efficient production line and manage a team. We will teach you about our farm to fork process and allow you the opportunity to get involved in projects across departments gaining invaluable experience within the food industry.

Knowledge & Experience

We are looking for graduates that are:

• Passionate about working in the food industry
• Have an appreciation for the complexities that come with a career in the red meat 
• Able to work effectively on their own using creativity and initiative and in a team environment which is often fast paced and customer driven 
• Great communicators with the ability to influence others
• Highly computer literate 
• Holding a full driving licence is desirable
• Open to relocation to pursue opportunities

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