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Branch Manager Co. Kilkenny 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. A talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivers annual revenues of over €3 billion. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile As Branch Manager you will report to the Area Operations Manager and will be accountable for the commercial performance of the Branch and its impact on the communities it serves. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the branch including sales, resourcing, inventory management, merchandising, health & safety and maintaining the retail excellence standards defined for the Agribusiness branch network. You will also be responsible for collaborating with the Business Managers in your area to drive cross-channel performance by delivering the highest standards of solutions and services to our customers. Responsibilities • Developing future sales strategy for the site to ensure that operating profit is exceeded on an annual basis • Managing the branch in line with set annual budgets • Developing customer relationships and providing superior customer service • Growing sales across all our product ranges in Agri and Retail • Managing the day-to-day operations, people, and costs • Ensuring efficient and timely stock management • Ensuring the branch presentation is to the highest retail standards • Managing all stakeholders including internal and external stakeholders, local advisory committees etc. • Adhering fully to all Tirlán policies, processes and procedures • Living the Tirlán Values on a daily basis Requirements • A professional qualification in Agriculture or a related discipline • A strong and wide knowledge of all Agri sectors • An excellent understanding of retail standards and keen interest in this area • Strong knowledge of computer systems- SAP, EPOS and Microsoft Office • Ability to multitask and to consistently deliver high standard quality work in a busy environment • Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise • A friendly outgoing personality, excellent customer service skills and ambition to deliver beyond customers’ expectation • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to lead and develop a team • Excellent teamwork skills as well ability to work on own initiative 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. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at www.tirlan.com/careers Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation
Laboratory Technician, Microbiology
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 Based in Ballyragget & reporting to the QC Microbiology Laboratory Manager, the role will involve working with a dedicated team of Technicians, Quality Managers and related staff to carry out a range of microbiological analysis of food products. The successful candidate will be based in the laboratories at Ballyragget. Candidates with experience/aptitude in microbiology will be considered. Are you ready to be a part of a team where your ideas matter, your growth is important, and you truly makes an impact? Key Responsibilities 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. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at www.tirlan.com/careers
Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice
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 apprenticeship opportunities to current leaving certificate students and recent school leavers in Belview/Ballyragget. Tirlán has a well-established and highly regarded apprenticeship programme, where apprentices will train for 4 years combining practical industrial experience and Solas/ETB run academic training. During this time, you’ll earn while you learn and receive mentorship from craft professionals at Tirlán. As an apprentice, you will: • Maintain site process equipment, including utilities. Process equipment includes various types of motors, pumps, valves, fans, chart recorders, process instrumentation and packaging systems. • Replace and repair defective mechanical & electrical equipment, instruments, and cabling when necessary. • Carry out all operations to conform to GMP requirements. • Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, including the use of the appropriate protective clothing. • Under senior craft supervision you will carry out scheduled Preventative Maintenance (PMs) on process and utilities equipment - Working on fault find/troubleshooting with equipment such as flow meters, control valves, temperature transmitters, VSD’s, Profibus, SCADA systems, pasteurisers, evaporators, drying systems, material transport systems and utility systems as part of a team and as an individual. • Liaise with all Maintenance, Manufacturing, Project, Quality and any other site personnel, to meet the site objectives. • Provide feedback on equipment and spares issues. Fill out all required paper work such as PM documentation, Lockout Tagout permit book and adhere to all site protocols. • Inform maintenance lead, shift manager or any relevant site personnel of impact of work being carried out and results of any issues that may arise. • Provide accurate reporting as necessary, including the use of computer maintenance system (CMMS – SAP). Requirements • Legal age limit – Candidates must be 16 years or over • Educational standard – Grade D or higher in 5 subjects at Leaving Certificate level • Enjoys problem solving • Team player • Task orientated • Takes direction well to uphold Tirlán’s robust health & safety standards • Flexible and adaptable Benefits • Varied work in fast paced manufacturing environment • Career progression opportunities • Opportunity to earn while your learn
Mechanical Apprentice
Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitting (M.A.M.F) - Apprenticeship 4 year Apprenticeship Programme Ballyragget, Kilkenny 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 apprenticeship opportunities to current leaving certificate students and recent school leavers in Belview/Ballyragget. Tirlán has a well-established and highly regarded apprenticeship programme, where apprentices will train for 4 years combining practical industrial experience and Solas/ETB run academic training. During this time, you’ll earn while you learn and receive mentorship from craft professionals at Tirlán. As an apprentice, you will: Responsibilities • Assist senior crafts with their day-to-day duties, equipment breakdowns, and planned works across their assigned plants. Process equipment includes various types of pumps, valves, fans, centrifugal separators, decanters and packaging systems • Work in a good manufacturing practice (GMP) environment. • Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, including the use of the appropriate protective clothing. • Under senior craft supervision you will be working with equipment such as milling machines, lathes, drills, welding plants, hand tools and other portable equipment. • Assist with fault finding on the various systems that we operate on site such as pasteurisers, evaporators, drying systems, material transport systems and utility systems as part of a team and as an individual. • Liaise with production staff in job execution. • Provide accurate reporting as necessary, including the use of computer maintenance system. Requirements • Legal age limit – Candidates must be 16 years or over • Educational standard – Grade D or higher in 5 subjects at Junior Certificate level • Enjoys problem solving • Team player • Task orientated • Takes direction well to uphold Tirlán’s robust health & safety standards • Flexible and adaptable Benefits • Varied work in fast paced manufacturing environment • Career progression opportunities • Opportunity to earn while your learn Closing date for applications: 30th April 2025 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. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at www.tirlan.com/careers Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation
Mechanical Apprentice
Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitting (M.A.M.F) - Apprenticeship 4 year Apprenticeship Programme Belview, Kilkenny 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 apprenticeship opportunities to current leaving certificate students and recent school leavers in Belview/Ballyragget. Tirlán has a well-established and highly regarded apprenticeship programme, where apprentices will train for 4 years combining practical industrial experience and Solas/ETB run academic training. During this time, you’ll earn while you learn and receive mentorship from craft professionals at Tirlán. As an apprentice, you will: Responsibilities • Assist senior crafts with their day-to-day duties, equipment breakdowns, and planned works across their assigned plants. Process equipment includes various types of pumps, valves, fans, centrifugal separators, decanters and packaging systems • Work in a good manufacturing practice (GMP) environment. • Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, including the use of the appropriate protective clothing. • Under senior craft supervision you will be working with equipment such as milling machines, lathes, drills, welding plants, hand tools and other portable equipment. • Assist with fault finding on the various systems that we operate on site such as pasteurisers, evaporators, drying systems, material transport systems and utility systems as part of a team and as an individual. • Liaise with production staff in job execution. • Provide accurate reporting as necessary, including the use of computer maintenance system. Requirements • Legal age limit – Candidates must be 16 years or over • Educational standard – Grade D or higher in 5 subjects at Junior Certificate level • Enjoys problem solving • Team player • Task orientated • Takes direction well to uphold Tirlán’s robust health & safety standards • Flexible and adaptable Benefits • Varied work in fast paced manufacturing environment • Career progression opportunities • Opportunity to earn while your learn Closing date for applications: 30th April 2025 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. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at www.tirlan.com/careers Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation
