Production Team Member

Requisition ID 63993
Position Type FT Fixed Term
Workplace Arrangement 

About Kerry Dairy Ireland

Kerry Group’s UK & Ireland dairy related business includes Dairy Ingredients, Dairy Nutritional Ingredients, Dairy Consumer Foods, and Agribusiness. With a revenue in excess of €1bn per year, it is one of the world’s leading dairy businesses. With our strong dairy heritage and deep-rooted connection to our 3,000 milk suppliers, right through to our portfolio of innovative and high-quality brands, the dairy business has a unique and compelling proposition for both consumers and our customers. 
 

Our dairy business has a diversified portfolio of dairy, nutritional ingredients and market leading dairy brands and its vertically integrated dairy processing ensures the highest quality, sustainably produced 1.2bn litres of milk for our dairy, nutritional ingredients, and consumer foods business – a key consideration among some of our largest customers across the globe.  

We have an unrivalled dairy consumer brands portfolio coupled with a track record in innovation underpinned by technology and science. We manufacture and market our own leading butter, dairy, and plant spreads brands Dairygold, Low Low, Pure and Golden Cow. We are the largest supplier of Private Label dairy spreads, supplying all major retailers in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. Our cheese brands compete in children’s cheese snacks (Attack-a-Snak), natural cheese (block, slices and grated), and in processed cheese segments and our leading cheese brands include Strings & Things, Coleraine, and Charleville Cheese. Through our multi-geographical presence (UK, Ireland, and Western Europe) we have a deep consumer insight which is a key component of the business. 

About the role

We’re looking for an organised, people-focused Production Administrator to support daily manufacturing operations across at our Cheese & Cheese snacking production facility in Portadown.  You’ll play a key role in workforce planning, record keeping in various systems and ensuring clear communication across the site team.

This is full-time fixed term contract.  Monday - Friday - (Apply online only)

What you'll be doing

In the role of Production Administrator you will

Supportworkforce planning to ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time

Manage time and attendance systems, ensuring accurate and compliant record-keeping

Produce labour reporting to support production performance and planning

Coordinate communications across the site, linking Production, HR, Planning, and external agencies

Help maintain smooth day-to-day coordination to keep operations running efficiently

Skills & Experience

Full training will be given and we are idealling for someone with the following skills, experience and behaviours.

Strong communication skills (written and verbal

Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage deadlines, and keep accurate records

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook) and confidence learning new systems

Strong attention to detail

A collaborative mindset and willingness to support Production, HR, and Planning with day-to-day coordination

Ability to handle confidential information appropriately and follow site procedures

Reliable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Why join Kerry Dairy Ireland?

We can offer you

Career development opportunities within a leading food manufacuring business

Competitive hourly rate

Matched pension scheme up to 10%.

Life Assurance

Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more.

Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants.  As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions.  This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence. 

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., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (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. 

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