Requisition ID: 60468
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite
About the Role
Are you ready to take the lead in Continuous Improvement? Join us at our Dairy Consumer Foods site in Ossett as a CI Lead!
In this exciting role, you will be the champion of Continuous Improvement (CI) for our plant, working closely with the Site Manager. Your mission? To monitor and enhance our organizational processes, making them as efficient as possible.
This is a Monday to Friday position, with occasional requirements to work outside these hours.
About Kerry Dairy Ireland
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a dynamic 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 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. 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 presence in Northern Ireland and the UK. Globally, we employ over 1,600 dedicated professionals and achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion in 2024.
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 for 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 CI principles, philosophies, and tools.
* Organize training programs to foster cross-functional deployment of CI.
* Ensure standardized key performance indicators are used across teams.
* Develop and implement an effective CI strategy aligned with overall business goals.
* Support day-to-day prioritization and decision-making.
* Ensure new standards are documented, trained, and sustained.
* Continuously review and adjust the CI strategy as needed.
What You Can Bring to the Role
* Proven experience in championing continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing experience is a plus).
* Strong communication skills to engage with all functions and levels within the business.
* A strategic mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture.
* Confidence to challenge the status quo and ask insightful questions.
* Project management experience with practical knowledge of PM tools and techniques.
* Ability to thrive 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
* Comprehensive health care
* Matched pension scheme
* Benefits platform with discounts and cashback on major retailers
Join Us!
At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our recruitment process is based on merit, ensuring that we value skills and competencies above all.
We are committed to creating a positive environment where unique perspectives help us grow together. If you're ready to inspire food and nourish life, we want to hear from you!
Note: Beware of scams claiming to represent us. Kerry employees will not solicit candidates through non-Kerry email addresses or phone numbers. We do not ask for payment during the hiring process.