Position Type: FT Permanent
We are recruiting for a Trainee Production Team Leader role in our Kerry site in Portadown.
This role will be a 6 months contract, that will lead to a permanent role upon successful completion.
The role is for full time with 40 hours a week working 0600-1430 with overtime available
How you will contribute Lead the Production Stream team to ensure they are engaged and high performing with a focus on problem solving and teamwork
• o Build team skills through skills assessment, training, feedback and support
o Manage on-going performance of direct reports
Document standard work (WES & SOP’s), train team members using Job Instruction Training and manage team member capability using Training & Versatility matrices
• Check that standards set within the Production Stream are adhered to through layered confirmation
• Support the production team by rectifying / escalating any production issues as they occur
• Career development opportunities.
Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more.
Matched pension scheme up to 10%.
Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing.
Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program.
MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.
Site events, like mental health day, world food safety day and many more
About Kerry Dairy Ireland
About the Dairy Business
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.
With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.
Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.
Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.