Dairy & Agri Graduate Programme

North Cork Creameries Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is launching a Dairy Business Graduate Programme, offering recent graduates a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. This two-year programme will immerse you in various aspects of the dairy production process, including supply chain management, quality control, and customer audits. Graduates will also receive formal training, including a Diploma in Professional Competence and Greenbelt certification, preparing them for leadership roles. Join a forward-thinking company committed to excellence and innovation in dairy production.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in Commerce, Engineering, or related fields.
• Confident, motivated, and results-focused individuals.

Responsibilities

• Complete 6-month rotations in various departments.
• Support supply chain management and quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership Development

Results Focused

Professionalism

Education

Commerce

Engineering

Environmental Science

Food Science

Manufacturing & Operations

Marketing

Nutrition

Supply Chain Management

Job description

North Cork Creameries are excited to announce that we are recruiting for our Dairy Business Graduate Programme due to commence in August 2025. This is a two-year programme that offers graduates an opportunity to support an indigenous dairy production company and be part of a dynamic team, contributing to our companies' successes.

Established in 1928, North Cork Creameries is a farmer owned co-operative processing over 315 million equivalent whole milk litres a year, we offer a portfolio of excellent dairy products manufactured to the highest international standards including butter, caseins and milk powders.

We are seeking confident individuals who are professional, motivated, results focused and possess a 3rd level qualification in one of the following:

• Commerce
• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Food Science
• Manufacturing & Operations
• Marketing
• Nutrition
• Supply Chain Management
  
  

Our goal is to provide graduates with leadership development and real responsibility, so they have the knowledge, skills and aptitudes to accelerate into leadership roles following completion of the graduate programme.

Throughout this programme you will complete 6-month rotations giving you exposure to:

• Supply chain management
• Customer and regulatory audits
• Key Account Management
• Quality control and assurance
• Internal auditing
• Manufacturing operations
• Health and Safety compliance
• Continuous improvement projects and activities
• Stock management
• Laboratory testing
  
  

As part of our graduate programme you will also undertake formal training courses including a Diploma in Professional Competence and Greenbelt certification.

North Cork Creameries is an equal opportunities employer.