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Sort by: relevance | datePost Doctoral Grassland Nitrogen Researcher
Job Summary Duration: Temporary Externally Funded Non Grant-in-Aid contract post, the indicative duration of which is 24 months , subject to contract. A panel may be formed from which future similar vacancies may be filled; such a panel will remain active for a maximum period of 12 months. Basic Function: To develop approaches to quantify plant N availability in the soil across the year grassland swards. The supply of plant available N in the soil from mineralisation and biological N fixation will be quantified, and the factors influence its supply identified. The successful candidate will be involved in experimental design and will undertake field measurements to quantify plant available N in the soil, management, processing, collating and analysing the data. Growth chambers and glasshouse experiments may also be developed. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with a number of Teagasc colleagues and partners in the VistaMilk project. They will also work with the Grass Growth Modelling Team at Moorepark to enhance the N sub-model in the MoSt grass growth model. The Teagasc post-doctoral programme provides training and development opportunities for early career scientists that enhances their experience of learning and equips them with the necessary skills for the next stage of their chosen career in research. This position is funded through the VistaMilk SFI research centre. VistaMilk SFI research centre is a unique collaboration between Agri-Food and ICT research institutes and leading Irish/multinational food and ICT companies. The centre is hosted by Teagasc, the national agency with responsibility for agriculture and food research, in partnership with the Tyndall National Institute, Ireland’s national microelectronics institute, the Walton Institute at Waterford Institute of Technology, the Insight Centre for Data Analytics (at UCD, NUIG, DCU) and the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF). The overarching objective of the VistaMilk Centre is to generate and deploy innovative basic and applied science and technologies to better understand and monitor the complex interactions across a highly inter-dependent food-production chain. The objective will be achieved by exploring three inter-dependent thematic areas (Pasture, Cow and Food) bringing together expertise in the biological sciences, sensor-systems, communications and networking, data analytics, and food processing. The position will be based at Teagasc, Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork. Teagasc Moorepark is Ireland’s leading dairy research institute with national responsibility for all aspects of dairy production research which include grassland and grazing management, dairy cow breeding and reproduction, dairy cow health and welfare, milk composition and dairy cow nutrition, milking technology and milk production systems plus economic analysis. The research programme is conducted by over 30 scientific and technical professionals, supported by administrative and operative staff. Moorepark operates a total of 7 individual dairy research farms totalling 500 hectares and over 1,000 dairy cows. Facilitates include modern individual cow feed and metabolism units, laboratories, computer facilities and milking research laboratories. This is a research focused training role, the primary purpose of which is to provide early career scientists with the opportunity to develop their research skills and competencies. The PD Fellow will, while working in conjunction with senior research staff, gain insight and experience into a variety of areas including the processes of project and budgetary management, publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals, writing grant applications, and attracting external funding; the development of active collaboration with relevant national and international research communities; the development of communication and presentation skills, leadership and management skills, and overall career development. Modules will be conducted under the supervision and direction of the (Project Leader) or other designated manager in conjunction with the Head of Department. Job Objectives Duties & Responsibilities specific to this project: Attachment: PD1_I_71d2bd89-88ce-402e-abe1-fa26e97d859f.pdf
Post Doctoral Grassland Image Analysis Researcher
Job Summary Duration: Temporary Externally Funded Non Grant-in-Aid contract post, the indicative duration of which is 24 months , subject to contract. A panel may be formed from which future similar vacancies may be filled; such a panel will remain active for a maximum period of 12 months. Basic Function: To develop approaches for remote sensing of agricultural grassland using technologies such as terrestrial photography and drone imaging, and assist in the evaluation of these technologies in modelling grazed grassland using machine learning methods (such as ANN and SVM). Parameters such as herbage mass, sward composition, pasture quality and pasture density are of particular interest. The successful candidate will be involved in experimental design and will undertake associated field measurements to develop ground truth data, management, processing, collating and analysing the data. They will work in collaboration with a number of Teagasc colleagues and partners in the VistaMilk project, including the machine learning teams at DCU and UCD to develop and validate the prediction equations. They will also work with the PastureBase Ireland Team to examine to potential for data captured through image analyses to feed directly into PastureBase Ireland. The Teagasc post-doctoral programme provides training and development opportunities for early career scientists that enhances their experience of learning and equips them with the necessary skills for the next stage of their chosen career in research. This position is funded through the VistaMilk SFI research centre. VistaMilk SFI research centre is a unique collaboration between Agri-Food and ICT research institutes and leading Irish/multinational food and ICT companies. The centre is hosted by Teagasc, the national agency with responsibility for agriculture and food research, in partnership with the Tyndall National Institute, Ireland’s national microelectronics institute, the Walton Institute at Waterford Institute of Technology, the Insight Centre for Data Analytics (at UCD, NUIG, DCU) and the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF). The overarching objective of the VistaMilk Centre is to generate and deploy innovative basic and applied science and technologies to better understand and monitor the complex interactions across a highly inter-dependent food-production chain. The objective will be achieved by exploring three inter-dependent thematic areas (Pasture, Cow and Food) bringing together expertise in the biological sciences, sensor-systems, communications and networking, data analytics, and food processing. The position will be based at Teagasc, Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork. Teagasc Moorepark is Ireland’s leading dairy research institute with national responsibility for all aspects of dairy production research which include grassland and grazing management, dairy cow breeding and reproduction, dairy cow health and welfare, milk composition and dairy cow nutrition, milking technology and milk production systems plus economic analysis. The research programme is conducted by over 30 scientific and technical professionals, supported by administrative and operative staff. Moorepark operates a total of 7 individual dairy research farms totalling 500 hectares and over 1,000 dairy cows. Facilitates include modern individual cow feed and metabolism units, laboratories, computer facilities and milking research laboratories. This is a research focused training role, the primary purpose of which is to provide early career scientists with the opportunity to develop their research skills and competencies. The PD Fellow will, while working in conjunction with senior research staff, gain insight and experience into a variety of areas including the processes of project and budgetary management, publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals, writing grant applications, and attracting external funding; the development of active collaboration with relevant national and international research communities; the development of communication and presentation skills, leadership and management skills, and overall career development. Modules will be conducted under the supervision and direction of the (Project Leader) or other designated manager in conjunction with the Head of Department. Job Objectives Duties & Responsibilities specific to this project: Attachment: PD1_I_71d2bd89-88ce-402e-abe1-fa26e97d859f.pdf
Rcc Payment Support Specialist, Dutch
Summary At Apple, we believe in hard work, a fun environment, and the kind of creativity and innovation that only comes about when talented people from diverse backgrounds approach problems from varying perspectives. We believe each customer interaction is an opportunity to delight, engage, and inspire – and that by focusing on the smallest of details, we can make big impacts with our customers. Building this environment starts with YOU! The RCC Payment Support Team is seeking a new Payment Support Specialist to join the team. The ideal candidate will have payment and SAP experience working in a fast-paced B2C e-commerce environment. The role of a Payment Specialist is to liaise and provide key support for Sales, Sales Support, Order Management on daily operational issues, resolution of customer queries and escalations in relation to all payment methods offered on the Apple Online Store. This involves daily interaction with our payment partners to ensure the accurate and timely processing of payments and refunds by credit/debit card, wire transfer, loan & lease and other various payment methods. Key Qualifications Description - Interaction with payment partners to ensure the accurate and timely processing of payments by credit card, debit card, bank transfer, loan and leasing - Processing of customer related queries concerning payments, refunds, VAT related changes, amending and re-printing invoices, raising credit/debit memos and reconciliation - Liaison and key support role for Sales, Sales Support, Finance on daily operational issues, customer concerns and resolutions - As this role depends on the volume of the business, flexibility around shifts and weekend working hours will be required
Builder II, Product
Why join Stryker? We are proud to be named one the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com Our total rewards package offering includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific. JOB TITLE Builder II, Product REPORTS TO Supervisor, Operations POSITION SUMMARY KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY To effectively build the products manufactured by Stryker to the required quality standard. Responsible for manufacturing product in accordance with the relevant Stryker manufacturing procedures and relevant quality standards Participation in continuous improvement programmes or team projects to enhance our quality, customer service and cost Monitor and verify quality in accordance with workmanship standards and operating procedures. Adhere to procedures in relation to production methods, completion of documentation, current Good Manufacturing Practices and safety requirements Provide cross training to other employees Contribute as part of a team in achieving the line core metrics Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements All other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE SKILLS Minimum requirement is Leaving Certificate level or equivalent (or Junior Certificate with a number of years relevant work experience) Previous experience in production/ assembly roles is desirable Experience in the Health Care or Electronics industries is particularly relevant where precision placement and attention to detail is required. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with other employees and respond to questions Willingness to work in a team and promote teamwork. Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours and to rotate into different tasks and responsibilities. Ability to deal with situations with occasional variables. Ability to compare current situation to acceptance criteria Job Description STRYKER CONFIDENTIAL - THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION THAT IS THE PROPERTY OF STRYKER CORPORATION. NEITHER THIS DOCUMENT NOR THE INFORMATION HEREIN MAY BE REPRODUCED, USED, OR DISCLOSED TO ANY THIRD PARTY WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF STRYKER CORPORATION. Stryker Neurovascular Stryker Neurovascular Job Description Template 90795688 Rev. AB Page 2 of 2 Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form Dexterity The employee may be required to use protective clothing and safety equipment such as safety glasses and respirators, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Know someone at Stryker? Be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position. Learn more about our employee referral program at https://careers.stryker.com/referrals/
Senior Area Manager
Summary The most admired companies in the world have one thing in common: they stand for something. The world can change, the market can change, their products can change - but their core beliefs remain the same. At Apple we've spent the last few years affirming the values we've always stood for: a passion for design and an unwavering belief in the power of human creativity. You can see it reflected in everything we do and even more so in our people. Apple has an opportunity to join the AppleCare Support Delivery department as a Senior Area Manager. Working within the AppleCare organisation, you will report to the EMEIA AppleCare Support Delivery Business Manager and will have responsibility for managing multichannel, multilingual Customer support teams. Our team provide support for Apple's products and services. You’re a problem-solver and passionate about Customers! You know what it takes to support a team to craft an incredible Customer experience with every interaction. You are able to coach, mentor and lead a group of Area Managers, providing help when they need it and bringing out their very best. You know how to provide feedback and manage performance. You can engage with all levels of the organisation, from our Advisor Team to Senior Leadership. You have a knack for strategic planning, program development, change management and forecasting business needs. You are a strong communicator. If you are ready to inspire and lead, join Apple and help us leave the world better than we found it. Key Qualifications Description Recommending strategic direction and operational strategies, contributions to policy planning, program development, staffing, strategy and budget planning, identify trends and forecast business needs; Lead a direct team of approximately 5-6 operations managers; Ensure effective communication within the business by holding staff meetings, and Employee roundtables to provide clear and concise direction; Provide development to all levels of employees from Advisor to manager level, ensure successful succession planning within the operation; Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function; Drive contact centre performance to meet critical KPI’s, with particular focus on quality and efficiency metrics; Translation of the strategic direction into tactical operational strategy and decision-making; Catalyst in providing feedback on current tools, policies, and procedures; Drive operational improvements as it relates to customer satisfaction; Ensure Employees are trained to the highest standard to support product upgrades and new products releases; Drive operational improvements, share best practices, seek & take action on improvement opportunities;
Maintenance Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Description Summary To ensure all asset and maintenance activities are managed in a safe and efficient manner to meet contractual targets within set budgets. Optimise plant output and reliability by implementation of a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) covering all maintenance activities including scheduling, purchasing and inventory control. Job Description Main Purpose of Job To ensure all asset and maintenance activities are managed in a safe and efficient manner to meet contractual targets within set budgets. Main Duties Optimise plant output and reliability by implementation of a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) covering all maintenance activities including scheduling, purchasing and inventory control. Ensure the contents of the plant maintenance schedule are adequate and continuously evaluated and updated to achieve best practice. Establish service contracts to support site maintenance demands. Prioritise all planned maintenance and emergency work to ensure resources and plant availability are optimised Establish a policy of continuous improvement of equipment, maintenance practices and staff training. Manage a performance management process to ensure staff are motivated and suitably qualified, experienced and trained to carry out their duties. Deputise for the Facility Manager in his absence, when asked to do so. Be on call out of hours as Duty Manager Responsibility Cost effective management of annual budgets value of which depends on the inspections requirements of the Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine and Boiler Systems Required Qualifications Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Lead Project Engineer
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Description Summary As the Capital projects Lead Project Engineer, you will provide support to coordinating the capital investment program with site strategy. The Lead Project Engineer will link existing and future projects to site Strategy. You will work cross functionally across Operations, Engineering, Quality Operations, EHS, Logistics, Lean & Digital to respond to their functional requirements. You will also act as a facilitator across all existing projects to guide them and support them in their project and reporting to steering committees. The Lead Project Engineer will interface with all site capital projects and link to EHS, Finance and QO to ensure all compliance requirements are made. You will lead an engineering project team to deliver a portfolio of engineering projects and ensure that all projects are delivered within approved project scope and budget under site project control procedures. Job Description Responsibilities Eligibility requirements A good level of English and a valid work permit Inclusion and Diversity GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support. #LI-BG1 Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Senior QC Technician
Auto req ID: 279179BR Job Description We are the concentrate team in PepsiCo (PGCS) working across the Beverage, Nutrition and Snacks categories to deliver concentrate for many of PepsiCo’s mega brands including Gatorade, 7Up and Pepsi. We are at the heart of PepsiCo products, sourcing ingredients to manufacture more than 1,200 recipes for our brands. We are a global organisation, situated in 15 locations across 9 countries offering careers in various functions from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, R&D, HR and IT. We want team members who can collaborate in our fast-paced global organisation and are passionate about creating and delivering much-loved household brands to markets across the world. The Technical Function is our team of enabling experts offering knowledge and partnership to functions on specialist subjects including engineering, quality and productivity. They ensure operations and food safety excellence for our team. Could you bring a new dimension to our technical expertise? If so, we could take your talents to a whole new level. Position Purpose and Primary Accountabilities Comply with Confidentiality Policy. Ensure the accurate and timely analysis and disposition of products in accordance with PepsiCo standards and procedures. Registering and preparing QC samples in the laboratory management systems accurately. Meticulous attention to sample data entry and preparation. Prepare all delivery and issue samples in a timely manner. Ensure timely and effective issue resolution and communication. Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment as required. Maintain all relevant records and samples in an organised system for quick and effective access to information with a particular focus on traceability. Adhere to safe lab practices and GLP. Organise the replenishment of relevant laboratory supplies. Flexible regarding priority changes. A requirement of this role is that all PepsiCo Health and Safety requirements are adhered to. Ensure all critical equipment in ingredient lab are validated and calibrated ensuring the highest accuracy and minimum downtime. Identification and implementation of lab continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications/Requirements Essential Criteria: BSc in food science, chemistry or equivalent Experience working with ingredients/materials/product Strong analytical testing skillsAdditional Desired Criteria: Demonstrate an understanding of business fundamentals and synergies of cost/quality/service to maximise impact on work effort Instrumentation experience in particular in chromatography Good interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to positively influence others and lead teams Good troubleshooting skills. Ability to manage a varied workload. Ability to work on own initiative, self-motivated PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated approximately $63 billion in net revenue in 2016, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. At the heart of PepsiCo is Performance with Purpose – our fundamental belief that the success of our company is inextricably linked to the sustainability of the world around. We believe that continuously improving the products we sell, operating responsibly to protect our planet and empowering people around the world is what enables PepsiCo to run a successful global company that creates long-term value for society and our shareholders. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com. For the purposes of external advertising, we have called this role a (Senior Quality Technician). However please note that the internal job title the successful candidate will have will be (SC QC Sr Technician). Relocation Eligible: Not Applicable Job Type: Temporary
Cook
CAN YOU FOLLOW IN THE COLONEL’S FOOTSTEPS? Here’s a bit more on what you can expect from the job and some of the important experiences that can help you show you’ve got what it takes to make the Colonel proud… The kitchen is where our Cooks freshly prepare and cook our famous chicken, just as the colonel intended. You’re an authentic brand ambassador who also happens to love our chicken and chips. As a Cook in our Back of House Kitchen you’ll freshly prepare our famous chicken. It’s over to you to make sure our product is Gold Standard and finger lickin’ good for our guests, every time. WHO WE ARE Take one man with a big idea (and some serious style), add 11 herbs and spices, 1,009 rejections, buckets of grit, ambition and southern hospitality and you’ve got KFC. It’s simple, we’re a people business that sells chicken and chips (and some other pretty epic stuff too). OUR RESTAURANT CULTURE We do things the right way. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We lead with our hearts, work hard and play hard and we welcome everyone into our big KFC family. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your shoe size is – everyone has a place at the Colonel’s table. All we ask is that you roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and treat our team like family and our guests as friends. It’s what the Colonel would do. That got you cluckin’ excited? Apply now- there might just be a seat for you at the Colonel’s table…
People Support, Crisis Management Specialist
Summary Do you have a passion to help others succeed? Do you genuinely believe that talent is the greatest asset of any company? As a member of Apple’s People Team, you’ll help support and care for our most important resource: our people. Your efforts will maintain Apple as the most innovative company by striving to make us the most diverse — open to all people, all backgrounds, and all perspectives. And that’s just the beginning, because throughout Apple employees’ careers, you will continue to help them grow expertly and support them in work and life! Join our People Team and help support the extraordinary talent it takes to make extraordinary products. DESCRIPTION We directly impact the employee experience every day through providing experienced care and support to all Apple employees around the world. We want employees to feel valued, connected, developed and cared for. Our team is the first point of contact in the resolution, partnership, or routing of needs related to the employee support experience. We provide personalized support and a centralized administration for employment related programs. Weʼre looking for someone who is passionate about supporting others and specializes in topics related to crisis response and emergency management. The work involves connecting with team members who are experiencing an unexpected moment of critical need at a personal level or widespread crisis moment which may include dangerous weather, wildfire, or other serious situations impacting wellbeing and safety. We assist team members by providing immediate resources, supplies and after care support. Although your main focus will crisis response, we are also looking for someone who passionate about helping team members with navigating benefits and coverage related questions. Key Qualifications Description - Primary point of contact to help Apple team members employees in moments of crisis. Weekend schedule availability is required. - Answers in-bound phone and web-based requests for support from our team members around the world. This work is global in nature as it relates to crisis support. - Uses a variety of resources, HRIS tools, and knowledge base to resolve and/or collaborate with others to provide critical support within service level agreements (SLA). - Records all inquiries and resolutions in a customer relationship management system (Service Now) using the defined way of working taught at People Support. - Determines eligibility of support based on Apple guidelines; exercises judgement and discretion for unique situations and seeks support needed in order to do the right thing for our team members. - Develops strong internal relationships across the People team and with internal process partners to drive resolution and outstanding support. - Observes case trends and shares themes of support to provide insights on team member needs during widespread crisis events. - Uses knowledge of People team functions to share and improve processes within the team and across Appleʼs businesses. - Supports other inquiries when there is not an active crisis event such as team member inquiries about other Apple benefits and services (i.e. charity, donations, team member product discounts, employee assistance program, educational assistance, requests for data or other global case support topics).
