Production Group Leader

About the role

You will join us as Production Stream Group Leader to look after teams manufacturing our much-loved Cheestrings products.

We have recently completed building a new facility in Charleville, Co. Cork which is a significant investment to increase our Cheestrings capacity by 50%. You will be part of team shaping the future of a modern, highly automated environment working with the latest in cutting edge food production technology. You will lead production teams, ensuring our finished products continue to meet our highest quality standards and delighting our customers.

What is in those roles for you? You will be working in a brand-new facility equipped with modern technology. Our salary and reward package is highly competitive and we also offer a wealth of other benefits (these include shift allowances and other job-related allowances, Employee Discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension, and recognition and reward incentives)

What you will be doing?

This role reports to Operations Manager. Responsibilities of Group Leader include:

• Leading and supporting Production Stream Team Leaders
• Overseeing overall plant performance, Team Leads performance and strategy of the plant
• Assisting with employees-related queries like medicals, disciplinary actions etc.
• Leading Continuous Improvement Projects
• Taking responsibility for H&S and Technical compliance

What do you need to be successful?

• You will be a great communicator involved in building meaningful relationships. You will be happy to share your knowledge and experience with your team and wider business to contribute to the continuous improvements of processes.
• You will be opened to change and support new initiatives with vision and strategy in mind. Building on your and your colleagues past experiences and new ideas you will promote innovation across the site.
• You will have a commercial drive and determination to keep great performance in your team. Your knowledge of the market and available technologies will help improving the performance

About Kerry

50 years ago, we started on our journey from a small dairy company to a global multinational. Without our people, we would not be where we are today. Kerry Dairy Ireland is Kerry Group’s UK & Ireland dairy related business which includes our Dairy & Nutritional Ingredients businesses, Agribusiness and Dairy Consumer Foods business. 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 3,000 milk suppliers, right through to our portfolio of innovative and high-quality brands, the dairy business has a unique and compelling proposition for both consumers and our customers.

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, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

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