About the role
We are recruiting for a Trainee Production Team Leader position in our Kerry site in Portadown.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals seeking to develop and advance their careers.
This role will be a six-month contract, leading to a permanent position upon successful completion.
The full-time role consists of 40 hours per week, working from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with opportunities for overtime.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the Production Stream team to ensure high performance and engagement, focusing on problem-solving and teamwork.
* FOLLOWING STANDARD PROCEDURES:
o Induct new team members.
o Build team skills through assessment, training, feedback, and support.
o Manage ongoing performance of direct reports.
o Identify team members with potential for advancement and facilitate this through agreed procedures.
o Ensure team members adhere to standards and provide coaching or correction as needed, supported by the Group Leader.
* Document standard work (WES & SOP's), train team members using Job Instruction Training, and manage team member capability using Training & Versatility matrices.
* Continuously improve standards by executing 8-Step Practical Problem-Solving and other KPS methodologies as appropriate.
* Verify that production stream standards are maintained through layered confirmation.
* Support the production team by resolving or escalating production issues as they occur.
* Monitor and Improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
* Cover essential Group Leader responsibilities in case of unplanned absenteeism. Arrange coverage for unplanned absences of team members or conduct their duties if necessary.
Why Choose Us?
* Career development opportunities.
* An employee benefit platform offering discounts and promotions for retailers, travel, utilities, and more.
* A matched pension scheme up to 10%.
* An Employee Assistance Program supporting physical, emotional, nutritional, and financial wellbeing.
* Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program.
* MyCommunity, allowing one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.
* A friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety.
* Site events promoting mental health, food safety, and other initiatives.
About Kerry Dairy Ireland
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a substantial consumer foods presence and a leading dairy ingredients division.
We deliver 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.
We have 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 Cheese, Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow, and SMUG.
We source our dairy from some of the world's richest grazing land and work with a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world.
We operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland and have a presence in Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China.
We achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion in 2024, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.