Engineering Graduate: Fast-Track to Leadership in FMCG

Kinisla; Munster; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinisla is offering a permanent, full-time Graduate Programme designed for ambitious graduates. This two-year leadership development programme begins September 2027 and combines formal learning, hands-on operational experience and mentoring to build leadership capabilities from day one.

As a graduate in Engineering, you will join an experienced team, work across operations and supply chain, and gain exposure to dairy processing, packaging, technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be on track to achieve, or have recently completed, a degree with at least a 2:1 in Engineering or related discipline.
• Program targets ambitious engineering graduates.
• Strong interest in building a career in engineering within FMCG/food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Supporting plant operations and troubleshooting equipment issues to maintain safe and reliable production.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction and process optimisation.
• Collaborating with Supply Chain, Food Safety & Quality, Health & Safety and Operations to deliver cross-functional solutions.
• Supporting the implementation of new technologies and automation systems.
• Participating in capital projects, including equipment upgrades and facility enhancements.
• Applying lean manufacturing principles and data-led decision-making to improve performance.
• Building practical knowledge of dairy technologies and processes, including pasteurisation and cheese production.
• Developing a strong understanding of Kinisla's product portfolio and its application across retail and foodservice channels.

Education

2:1 Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Kinisla is offering a permanent, full-time Graduate Programme designed for ambitious graduates. This two-year leadership development programme begins September 2027 and combines formal learning, hands-on operational experience and mentoring to build leadership capabilities from day one.

As a graduate in Engineering, you will join an experienced team, work across operations and supply chain, and gain exposure to dairy processing, packaging, technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.