Operations Graduate

Kilkenny
Permanent
Full-time

3 days ago

Operations Graduate2026 Graduate ProgrammeOnsite WorkingTirlánTirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal NutritionWe nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generationsRole ProfileOur Graduate Programme is designed to take you through a series of real-world learning experiences, helping you build confidence in your abilities, and flourish in your career.We are looking for people who care about the world and each other, who want to build their career with likeminded and passionate people. So if you want a career where you can truly make a difference, then we'd like to hear from you!Tirlán is offering a unique opportunity for a graduate to join our Operations teams as an Operations Associate. These roles will be onsite.Located in our production facilities in Kilkenny, these roles will report to the Production Managers and are exciting opportunities to gain rich experience in a fast paced food production site. Graduates will be rotated to a different site during the 2 year programme.Responsibilities

Gain experience in best practice application of safe systems in a busy production environment.
Problem solving and continuous improvement: Work as part of a broader production/process team and utilising team based problem solving employing lean / 6 sigma techniques through our Performance System (GPS), our platform for enterprise excellence
Shift management: Learning the production processes
Working with a team of experienced operators to produce product to the right first time quality, scheduling plant activities to maximise throughput to meet customer requirements
Act as a key point of authority for all team members, and resolve any people related issues that may arise on your shift
Act as key decision maker in relation to production impacting decisions within a shift and escalate issues to appropriate support or management personnel where necessary
Lead the daily shift handover meeting, ensure meeting objectives are met and all participants are actively contributing.
Maximise team understanding in relation to performance against KPIs
Drive team performance through feedback, coaching, counselling and training team members and coordinating systems, policies, and procedures to optimise multi-skilling across the team.

Requirements

High academic record to date in the following fields of study: Engineering, Food Science or related discipline; and expected minimum of a 2.2 honours primary degree
Ambition to progress successfully in a career in operations and production in an exciting, ever-changing and challenging environment
Thinks commercially and delivers customer centric solutions
Drives collaboration and builds partnerships to meet shared objectives
Communicates clearly and can influence at all levels
Demonstrates a thirst for knowledge with a desire to continually learn and grow
Analytically minded with the ability to develop creative insights and execute change
Accessibility to move between production sites is a distinct advantage

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date resume.We offer

2 year structured graduate development programme
Site or team rotations as part of the programme
Year on year salary increment
Free parking incl. EV charging - where applicable
Bike to work scheme
Work/life balance and collaborative work culture
Career progression opportunities

About usThrough our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.Join our Talent PoolConsidering a new career in Tirlán but this isn't the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications atTirlán is a Values Based Organisation

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