Shift Manager

Shift Manager 10 month FTC

Tirlán  Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie 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.

Role Profile Tirlán is offering a unique opportunity for the right person to join our production team as temporary Shift Manager at our Wexford site. Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidate will be required to work on either day, evening or night shift, depending on operational requirements.

Responsibilities • Lead, manage and develop a team of Shift Operators • Schedule plant activities to obtain maximum throughput in accordance with overall Tirlán plan to meet customer requirements. • Ensuring quality standards are achieved in order to meet customer requirements. • Work closely with cheese management team to identify and implement process improvements to maximise levels of efficiency. • Maintain highest hygiene standards in accordance with Company policy. • Manage health, safety and loss control in their area of responsibility in order to comply with Tirlán Risk Management Standard requirements. • Work with MES to maximise performance. • Proactively communicate with operators through informal discussions and team briefs to ensure a two way flow of relevant, timely information. • Manage the staff roster by reviewing production requirements and tracking holidays / absenteeism to ensure adequate resourcing of plant. • Highlight performance and training issues as appropriate to maximise the performance of all staff. • Manage employee relations issues locally and escalate as appropriate. • Provide feedback on KPI performance through regular communication. • Undertake all other duties as required by manager / business to meet production and customer requirements.

Requirements • Relevant third level qualification in Engineering, Food Science or related discipline • A minimum of two years previous experience in a management position within a similar production environment. • Commercial acumen and focused on delivering customer centric solutions • Drives collaboration and builds partnerships to meet shared objectives • Communicates clearly and can influence at all levels • Demonstrates a thirst for knowledge with a desire to continually learn and grow • Analytically minded with the ability to develop creative insights and execute change

Interested candidates should apply via the website: www.tirlan.com/careers Closing date for applications is Friday, 19th Jan 2024.

About us  Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment. 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. 

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