Requisition ID: 59191
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite
About the Role
Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic production environment? As a Production Group Leader, you will report directly to the Operations & Continuous Improvement Manager and spearhead a frontline team dedicated to ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role is a perfect blend of hands-on leadership and cross-functional collaboration, driving operational excellence every step of the way.
This is a full-time, permanent, on-site position based in Portadown, working Monday to Friday.
About Kerry Dairy
Kerry Dairy Ireland is not just a company; it's a commitment to excellence in the dairy industry. With a robust farm-to-fork approach, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality dairy solutions while focusing on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our dedication to quality.
With over 50 years of experience in milk processing and product innovation, we are a key player in the global food industry, boasting a strong portfolio of market-leading dairy brands like Cheestrings, Dairygold, and our new SMUG range. Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing lands, produced by a network of Irish family farms with one of the lowest carbon footprints globally.
Globally, we employ over 1,600 dedicated professionals and achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion in 2024, showcasing our commitment to growth and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Team Management: Lead the Production Stream team by recruiting, inducting, and developing team members through training and support.
* Health and Safety: Ensure the health and safety of all Production Stream employees by fostering a strong safety culture.
* Standard Development: Document and train site policies and procedures, ensuring consistent adherence to Production Stream standards.
* Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements by facilitating Practical Problem Solving and other KPS methodologies.
* Labour Organization: Optimize labor availability and collaborate with the Production Stream Manager to cover essential roles during absences.
* Process Reliability: Monitor and enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness through the Kerry Asset Management System.
* Performance Analysis: Analyze Key Performance Data to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
* Quality Assurance: Maintain product quality and adherence to GMP standards.
* Project Management: Assist in the delivery of key projects impacting the production stream.
* Maintenance Coordination: Work with engineering teams to manage shift maintenance activities.
Qualifications and Skills
* Proven experience in managing a team within a process environment.
* Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles and tools.
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to implement effective solutions.
* Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
* Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
* Fluency in English.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all. As part of your application, you will be asked to answer a few short questions, which will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Important Notice: Beware of online scams. A Kerry employee will never solicit candidates through non-Kerry email addresses or phone numbers. We do not use video chat rooms for interviews and will never ask for payment to participate in the hiring process.
Recruiter: #LI-SR1
Posting Type: LI
Please Note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies without signed terms of business. Any unsolicited CVs will be considered without financial obligation to the agency.