Production Assistant DDI

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 64539

Position Type: FT Permanent

Workplace Arrangement:

About Kerry Dairy Ireland

Kerry Group's UK & Ireland dairy related business includes Dairy Ingredients, Dairy Nutritional Ingredients, Dairy Consumer Foods, and Agribusiness. With a revenue in excess of EUR1bn 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.

Our dairy business has a diversified portfolio of dairy, nutritional ingredients and market leading dairy brands and its vertically integrated dairy processing ensures the highest quality, sustainably produced 1.2bn litres of milk for our dairy, nutritional ingredients, and consumer foods business - a key consideration among some of our largest customers across the globe.

We have an unrivalled dairy consumer brands portfolio coupled with a track record in innovation underpinned by technology and science. We manufacture and market our own leading butter, dairy, and plant spreads brands: Dairygold, Low Low, Pure and Golden Cow. We are the largest supplier of Private Label dairy spreads, supplying all major retailers in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. Our cheese brands compete in children's cheese snacks (Attack-a-Snak), natural cheese (block, slices and grated), and in processed cheese segments and our leading cheese brands include Strings & Things, Coleraine, and Charleville Cheese. Through our multi-geographical presence (UK, Ireland, and Western Europe) we have a deep consumer insight which is a key component of the business.

About the role

At Kerry Ingredients, Listowel we manufacture a broad range of products for international companies and process milk from a large milk pool extending from Clare to South Kerry. Listowel is the biggest Kerry site in Ireland and has been in operation since 1972. The site has several spray drying facilities as well as a large utility installation.

In this role, the successful individual will assist the production manager, work on projects, identify continuous improvement opportunities and collaborating across teams to ensure the site safely achieves all production and quality KPI's. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with lots of energy and enthusiasm who is keen to progress their career.

What will yo be doing?

* Ensures compliance to Company Health, Quality, Safety and Environment policy.
* Deliver products/services committed to the customers at the right time, cost, quality, and responsiveness to support their plans.
* Utilize the standard tools, Key Performance Indicators, and processes to ensure that committed goals and improvements are achieved.
* Executes the planning and balancing of load and capacity in the short, medium term to meet the customer demands and achieve the plant strategy.
* Ensures that the staff are appropriately trained / supervised to carry out their roles effectively and are developed for future requirements using the company standard processes and tools.
* Creates the environment for continuous improvement with the emphasis on sharing and searching for best practice with other areas and other internal and external networks.
* Optimizes the performance of manufacturing assets through appropriate means.
* Leads the employee engagement activity within their area.

What you'll need to be successful?

* Ideally two to three years' experience in a similar role in a food manufacturing industry.
* Knowledge of SAP system.
* Demonstrated drive and determination - will get tasks completed despite obstacles. Ownership of role. High energy level.
* Decision Maker - needs to be decisive and capable of working off own initiative when the situation demands it.
* People Management Skills / Communication Skills - very good at communicating with, and motivating staff.
* Mechanical Aptitude - will be responsible for plant improvements and problem solving on machinery.
* Problem Solving Skills - needs an analytical approach to trouble-shooting, root cause analysis.
* Strategic thinking and Technical Competence - candidate needs to be capable of thinking about the "bigger picture". Also considers and thinks through all options before choosing one.
* High level of attention to detail and Excellent organizational & planning skills.
* Innovative / creative.
* Good numeracy & PC skills.

Why join Kerry Dairy Ireland?

We can offer you:

* Career development opportunities within a leading food manufacuring business
* Competitive salary
* Healthcare Allowance
* Matched pension scheme up to 10%.
* Life Assurance
* Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry Dairy Ireland (KDI) employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, KDI does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). KDI will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by KDI will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry or Kerry Dairy Ireland name.

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