Requisition ID: 60468 Position Type: FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite About the Role Join us as a
Continuous Improvement (CI) Lead
at our Dairy Consumer Foods site in Ossett! This is an exciting opportunity to be the CI champion for our plant, where you'll play a crucial role in monitoring and enhancing our organizational processes to maximize efficiency. This is a
Monday to Friday
position, with occasional requirements to work outside these hours.
About Kerry Dairy Ireland Kerry Dairy Ireland is a
vertically integrated farm-to-fork business
with a strong consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. With over
50 years of experience
in milk processing and product innovation, we are a key player in the global food industry, boasting a portfolio of market-leading dairy brands such as 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. We are committed to shaping the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities. Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities across Ireland and have a global presence with over
1,600 dedicated professionals
in various countries.
What You'll Be Doing Collaborate with all departments and the Plant Leadership Team to implement the Plant Programme. Assist in diagnostic analysis to identify improvement opportunities. Define initiatives to achieve future state targets across Operating, Management & People Systems. Create implementation plans to ensure timely delivery of initiatives. Act as an ambassador for Continuous Improvement, coaching and mentoring at all levels. Support colleagues through the change curve and align with the Plant Leadership Team. Facilitate education on continuous improvement principles and tools. Organize training programs to foster cross-functional deployment of continuous improvement. Ensure standardized key performance indicators are used across teams. Develop and implement an effective continuous improvement strategy for the plant. Support day-to-day prioritization and decision-making. Review and adjust the strategy in line with internal and external changes.
What You Can Bring to the Role Proven experience in championing continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. Strong communication skills to engage with all functions and levels within the business. Ability to see the bigger picture and create a continuous improvement strategy. Confidence to challenge the status quo and ask insightful questions. Project management experience with practical knowledge of PM tools and techniques. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
What We Can Offer At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we believe in empowering talented individuals to make a difference. Join our community of innovators as we tackle global food challenges together. We offer: 25 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays) Hybrid working options Health Care benefits Matched pension scheme Discounts and cashback on major retailers through our benefits platform Join us today! We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our recruitment process is based on merit, ensuring equal opportunities for all.