Factory General Manager

Kerry Group plc; The Municipal District of Greystones; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Group is seeking a General Manager to lead the Dairy Consumer Foods team in Charleville. This role entails overseeing business activities, managing P&L, and driving performance while ensuring effective strategies for growth. The ideal candidate will bring previous leadership in the food sector and strong operational expertise.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Health Care

Benefits platform with retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Previous site leadership within food or beverage manufacturing.
• Experience managing a P&L is essential.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct business operations to achieve revenue goals.
• Full P&L responsibility and budget management.
• Implement sustainability initiatives and ensure high-quality standards.

Skills

Food Safety

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Job description

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Requisition ID: 58847
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement:

Here at Kerry, we have an excellent opportunity to join our Dairy Consumer Foods team in Charleville, as General Manager.

You will be responsible for managing and directing business activities to develop and implement effective business strategies and programmes to sustain and grow the business and to ensure maximum efficiency, service and profitability for the business, together with the leadership team.

Other key responsibilities include quality and performance of the Leadership team, and for ensuring the business has the capabilities, culture and talent pipeline required for successful execution of the business strategy. You will have responsibility for full P&L and ensure that the yearly financial budget is achieved.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the fastest growing cheese brand in Europe and a critical site for Kerry Dairy Ireland.

About Kerry Dairy Ireland

Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.

With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.

Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.

Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.

Our Safety purpose: At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.

What you'll be doing

• Plan, coordinate and direct business operations to ensure the achievement of company revenue goals.
• Responsibility for full P&L
• Review and improve organizational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivated work environment, and creating innovative approaches for improvement
• Implement and educated on sustainability initiatives to ensure we are meeting the future needs of the business, society, regulations and our stakeholders.
• Ensure the highest standards of quality are implemented and maintained across the business to ensure that the organization is always leading the way in the marketplace
• Ensure that safety principles and practices are followed to support a safe environment for employees and customers.
• Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationships
• Provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas
• Maintain project timelines to ensure tasks are accomplished on time
• Build a strong talent pipeline through effective talent and succession planning to drive current and future business strategies.

What you can bring to the role

• Previous site leadership within food, beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Solid experience of food safety or pharma safety
• Excellent health and safety skills and knowledge
• An understanding of Lean and CI practices, and an understanding of the principles of Lean/delivery within a Lean manufacturing environment would be beneficial.
• Experience of managing a P&L
• Above-average communication, collaboration, and delegation skills
• Proven ability to develop and maintain financial plans
• Ability to motivate and lead people, and hold employees accountable
• Strong working knowledge of operational procedures

What we can offer

At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life.

We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Health Care
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.

Get in touch today!

In Kerry Dairy Ireland we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

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.

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers .