Production Manager - Cream

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; Ireland; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Ireland is seeking a Cream Production Manager. This role involves operational management of the intake and separation plant, ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety standards. Candidates should possess a relevant qualification and experience in a production environment. Strong leadership, communication skills, and a track record of continuous improvement are essential. The position provides opportunities for engagement within a vibrant, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment in a processing industry.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Track record of continuous improvement in a lean manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational management of the plant in line with production plans.
• Schedule activities for maximum throughput.
• Promote safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Manage costs and ensure adherence to budgets.
• Build relationships with internal and external customers.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Continuous improvement

Results driven

Customer focus

Education

3rd Level qualification in food, production, engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Tirlán is a world‑class food and nutrition co‑operative with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients and leading consumer and agri brands.

We 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 generations.

Job Summary

The Cream Production Manager reports to the Site Manager and is responsible for operational management of the intake and separation plant, ensuring adherence to the production plan to meet customer requirements, maximising production and managing costs according to budgets and targets. This role drives adherence to EHS standards and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Take leadership role in the operational management of the plant, playing a key role in the implementation of the manufacturing strategy to ensure optimum utilisation of the factory resources (people, capital, equipment and ingredients).
• Schedule plant activities to obtain maximum throughput in accordance with the overall production plan and in line with cream delivery requirements.
• Actively lead and promote a culture of safety, compliance, excellence and continuous improvement within the operations teams.
• Manage costs according to budgets and targets.
• Manage throughput, maximize yields and recovery, with a lead role in weekly yield reporting.
• Adhere to product safety and legislative standards to ensure achievement of relevant product specification.
• Continuously improve operating performance through development and implementation of strategies for capacity enhancement, customer fulfilment and efficiency.
• Manage all production related events in line with QMS.
• Build a culture of employee engagement and change management in the context of the company’s values and behaviours, existing and future objectives, new opportunities and developments.
• Build good working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ensure full compliance of EHS legislation and compliance with the company policy on the Tirlán Risk Management System (TRMS) including targets set for annual auditing (external auditors) of the site.
• Provide leadership and direction to the overall site team.
• Provide cover as required across the operational management team.

Key Requirements

• 3rd Level qualification in a food, production, engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in a production environment in a processing industry.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Results driven, customer focused with high performance capability in a fast moving challenging business environment.
• Excellent leadership, people management and communication skills.
• Track record of continuous improvement in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

About us

Through 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.