Production Shift Manager (Cheese) - Fixed Term Contract

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
How You Will Contribute
Your Role in Carbery's Success:
To be successful as a Shift Manager, you must be able to manage a team of people and ensure that all shift duties are performed correctly. This means holding reporting team members accountable to meet the specified standards. You also need a high level of adaptability and willingness to multi-task, while responding to emerging issues and challenges in all areas of the cheese manufacturing process, whether in relation to technical areas or in relation to people management. Success also requires positive, pro-active teamwork with Shift Manager colleagues to share information, initiatives and ensure collaboration across and between shifts. The goal is to ensure that the shift delivers product of maximum quality in a safe and cost-conscious manner.
How You Will Contribute:
● Lead the operator team working on the shift, ensuring that the production processes runs safely, reliably, and efficiently.
● Ensure the production plan is met, consistently producing quality cheeses for our customers. · Create a shift schedule, assign duties and monitor performance, ensuring standards are met or exceeded.
● Coach operators on an ongoing basis and train new operators on how to safely use equipment and follow procedures.
● Evaluate and provide feedback to operators on their performance, both formally at designated intervals and informally ‘in real time’, as appropriate. ·
● Proactively engage with Maintenance, Quality and other functions.
● Encourage culture and usage of CI tools. ·
● Lead investigation, resolution and reporting related to customer complaints.
● Provide comprehensive end-of-shift Handover Report that facilitates immediate and urgent follow-up to specific issues as required. ·
● Attend production-related meetings to share information, develop plans, and discuss issues in a proactive, solution-focused way.
● Lead projects, as required.
Demonstrate a sense of urgency, make decisions and take initiative as required in order to continuously enhance the standards and output of the shift.
Key Ingredients for Success:
Essential requirements:
Degree/Diploma in Food Science / Process Engineering.
Minimum 3 years of industry-related experience.
Desirable Requirements:
Strong awareness of GMP, Hygiene and Health & Safety requirements.
Key Competencies for excellence:
Managerial Courage.
Developing Direct Reports.
Motivating Others.
Problem Solving.
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.