Company Overview

Carbery Group is dedicated to enriching lives. How do we do this? Owned by the farmers of West Cork, we are a global business with deep local roots. Our mission is to deliver lasting value to our farmer shareholders while making positive impact on our customers, employees, suppliers, partners, and the communities we serve. We are committed to doing this by creating healthier, tastier, and more sustainable food and ingredient solutions.

With customers in over 50 countries, we pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, our open mindset and ability to be a good partner. We prioritise our customers' needs, while also valuing our planet and fostering a thriving, people-first environment.

Your Role in Carbery's Success

Based in Ballineen, Co. Cork, the overall purpose of this role is to ensure that production targets (safety, quality, volume, costs) are consistently met through the effective management of people and processes.

How You Will Contribute

Lead production & process management in the Ingredients Department in the areas of wet processes (separation, pasteurisation and filtration) and drying process which include evaporation, spray drying, powder storage and packaging.
Promote a compliance culture in the areas of health and safety, quality and environmental management.
Using lean principles to manage the business and employee engagement. Initiate and support lean/continuous improvement / cost reduction activities.
Lead, manage, and develop production teams to foster a cooperative and productive work environment that encourages continuous improvement.
Achieve targets for Operating Costs, Usages, Production Volumes, and Product Quality delivering results in line with expectations.
Plan and organize daily production in alignment with operational plans, ensuring efficient production and performance.
Identify proactive solutions to minimize downtime and optimize operating costs.
Plan downtime, maintenance and scheduled testing.
Initiate and support lean/continuous improvement / cost reduction activities.

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.

Ingredients Production Lead - Fixed Term Contract

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