About the role
The Production Stream Manager is responsible for leading a key manufacturing stream to deliver safe, efficient and reliable production. This role will also support delivering the overall operational strategy for the site and provide day to day leadership to Group Leaders to drive performance, compliance and continuous improvement across the production stream.
What will I be doing?
Safety & Compliance
* Ensure full compliance with site Health & Safety policies and legal standards
* Maintain and promote a safety-first mindset
* Ensure production activities comply with food safety standards (HACCP, BRC)
* Support internal and external audits
Operational Performance
* Oversee daily operations of the manufacturing stream to deliver the production plan and achieve all KPI targets (OEE, yield, downtime, waste)
* Lead daily performance reviews and drive actions from OEE and loss analysis meetings
* Ensure effective use of labour, materials and equipment
* Resolve issues quickly to minimise downtime and protect customer service levels
Quality & Food Safety
* Lead adherence to SOPs, CCPs and quality procedures, ensuring all documents are kept current and aligned with best practice
* Support investigations into quality deviations and implement corrective actions
* Ensure hygiene and sanitation routines are completed and verified
People Leadership
* Lead, coach and develop Group Leaders to build capability
* Conduct performance reviews, training plans and succession planning
* Promote positive team engagement
* Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives using lean tools (5S, RCA, Kaizen, SMED)
* Identify and deliver cost saving and efficiency improvement opportunities
* Ensure all SOPs, training documents and records are accurate and current
Cross Functional Collaboration
* Work closely with Planning, Engineering, Technical and NPI teams
* Support new product innovations and process changes
* Align daily production plans with Supply Chain
What do I need to be successful?
In Kerry Dairy Ireland we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. We are looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as a proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.
Essential
* Experience in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment
* Proven leadership of teams in an operational setting
* Strong understanding of OEE, lean tools and performance management
* Knowledge of HACCP, food safety and GMP requirements
* Effective communicator with strong problem-solving skills
Desirable
* IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
* Experience of leading CI or lean projects
* IT literacy (ERP systems, Microsoft Office)
What will I get in return?
At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we offer a supportive environment with opportunities to make a difference. We provide a team culture focused on collaboration and innovation.
* 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
* Health Care
* Matched pension scheme
* Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers
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