Retail and Grain Site Manager

Retail and Grain Site Manager, based in Co-op Superstores, New Inn, Co. Tipperary. 

**Relevant Qualification in Agriculture is essential. Retail qualification is desirable** 

Our Story

Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd is Irelands largest farmer-owned co-operative. With headquarters in Mitchelstown, Cork, and operations in other locations in Ireland, Europe, and worldwide, Dairygold processes 1.48 billion litres of milk annually, generating a turnover of 1.65 billion euros. The Society operates across three key divisions: Food Ingredients, Agri Business, and Retail, all dedicated to supporting our farmers and business partners. 

Co-Op Superstores, the retail division of Dairygold, operates 26 retail stores across Munster, covering Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, and Clare. In addition to being Munster's largest supplier of farm inputs, our stores offer an extensive range of building supplies, agri supplies, DIY, paint, fuel, electrical, household, garden, pet & equine, and workwear. 

About the Opportunity

With a strong community focus and a supportive network, our employees feel confident and motivated to challenge themselves and grow with the business. 

Job Summary

The Retail & Grain Site Manager will lead and manage all operational aspects of the site, ensuring optimal performance across grain, feed, fertiliser, farm requisites, and retail operations. This role requires strong leadership, commercial acumen, and a customer-focused approach to deliver exceptional service and achieve business targets. A 

relevant agriculture qualification is essential

, along with 

in-depth knowledge of grain operations

, including intake, treatment, drying, and delivery processes. The successful candidate will play a critical role in planning and executing harvest operations and maintaining compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. 

Key Responsibilities for the successful candidate will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Grain Operations:

• Devise and implement harvest plans in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Oversee grain intake, treatment, drying, and delivery to optimise throughput of the milling and grain operations.
• Liaise with Milling and Grain teams to ensure smooth operations.

Retail & Commercial Performance:

• Control and analyse sales performance for each department / category against budget so that store targets and key performance indicators are met and exceeded.
• Monitor and drive sales performance against budget.
• Maintain retail standards and customer service excellence.

Customer Focus (Dairygold Value: We Focus on Our Customers):

• Lead and manage a strong customer-centric approach to deliver exceptional service.
• Follow up on customer queries, orders, and scheduled deliveries.
• Coach and support team members to achieve outstanding customer satisfaction.
• Maximise employees knowledge, skills, and capability to enhance service delivery.

People Management:

• Lead a motivated, engaged & enabled team, ensuring team members are fully trained, competent and developed in their roles.
• Identify training needs and foster a positive work culture.

Cost & Stock Control Management:

• Implement controls on overheads, wages, and stock systems.
• Liaise with purchasing on pricing, availability and product update.

Health & Safety Management:

• Ensure compliance with legislative and environmental standards.
• Promote a safety-first culture across the site.

Site Maintenance and Continuous Improvement:

• Drive operational efficiency and minimise downtime through proactive maintenance and process improvements.
• Instil a continuous improvement culture across the site.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant qualification in Agriculture essential.
• Minimum 5+ years experience in agribusiness operations.
• Proven expertise in grain operations and harvest planning.
• Strong commercial awareness and leadership skills.

Desirable:

• Retail qualification.
• Experience with Intact Agribusiness software.

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resilient and capable of managing tight deadlines.
• Customer-focused with strong problem-solving ability.
• Results-oriented and adaptable.

What Dairygold Will Offer You

• Be a part of Our Strategy Our Future 2030, driving growth through significant investment in infrastructure.
• Competitive wage opportunities alongside an annual bonus scheme.
• A competitive company pension scheme: Dairygold matches your contribution plus an extra 2%, up to a maximum of 14% in total.
• Contributions towards healthcare.
• Paid Family Leave.
• We offer an Employee Assistance Program should any employee ever need support. Employee wellbeing initiatives are extremely important aspect for our co-operative¿s success. By supporting and inspiring our workers, we empower them to explore and discover their true potential.
• We pride ourselves on our culture and values. We work hard but we like to have some fun along the way too driven by our Sports and Social club.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Permanent contracts (unless otherwise specified).
• Training and upskilling opportunities to progress your career.
• Zero Harm employee safety initiatives.
• Employee Service Awards.