Production Specialist - Seasonal FTC

 

    

Production Specialist - Seasonal

 

Tirlán

Tirlán, 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 Nutrition.

A talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivers annual revenues of over €3 billion. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

 

 

Role Profile

As a member of the Tirlán) Belview team, the Production Specialist will play a key role in delivering on all operational requirements relating to the manufacture of premium Dairy Ingredients powders in a high care, highly automated production environment. Working with their Team Leader and other team members, they will perform a range of duties across the powder production process including process management, implementation of quality standards and systems, measurement and reporting. This will be achieved within a flexible annualised hours work system.

 

 

Responsibilities

• Manage own safety and  ensure  a safe work environment for colleagues including completion of SPAs and risk assessments and escalation of risks to the Team Leader
• Ensure production requirements are met relating to timely delivery of raw materials for each stage in the production process and the packaging and dispatch of  finished goods
• Review and deliver on daily production schedules, monitor  progress, troubleshoot and problem-solve in line with Plant Policies and Procedures
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), policies and procedures at all times
• Take a pro-active role in identifying and implementing continuous improvements by identifying opportunities for improving performance, minimising risk (both personal and food related) and maximising quality standards
• Ensure fully functional operation of equipment, escalating as necessary and  conduct first line maintenance
• Complete verification process and documentation on finished product in line with customers’ specifications.
• Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analysing data
• Recognise the importance of budget targets, constantly strive to reduce costs and improve efficiencies through a detailed knowledge of the process
• Act as role model in the implementation of site safety, cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Implement process quality sampling and in-process testing
• Participate in up-skilling and cross-skilling on various stages in the Production process
• As a competent member of the team train other team members on areas of competence

 

 

Requirements

• Graduate (diploma or degree) in an Engineering, Science or similar discipline with 6 months+ in a relevant environment or
• Individual who has a minimum of two years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment (preferably food/drink) working to GMP standards in a highly automated environment
• Positive outlook - focus on outcomes and solutions
• Teamwork - thrives in a team environment
• Ability to problem solve and conduct root cause analysis
• Interpersonal effectiveness