Milking Operations Manager – Youghal, Co. Cork -03344

Farm Solutions Ltd; Youghal; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A dairy farm management company in Youghal is seeking a Milking Operations Manager to oversee the milking process of a 200 dairy cow herd. The role involves supervising the team, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards, and maintaining performance metrics. Candidates must have at least 4 years of dairy farm experience and a Level 5 qualification. Competitive salary of €34,000 plus bonuses and accommodation provided.

Benefits

Performance incentives

Accommodation provided

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of dairy farm experience.
• Strong understanding of milking protocols and hygiene standards.
• Driving licence required (Full B M W).

Responsibilities

• Participate in milking while supervising the team.
• Monitor cow-flow and performance metrics.
• Train and support staff in milking practices.

Skills

Analytical

Communications

Creativity

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Level 5 qualification

Job description

Milking Operations Manager – Youghal, Co. Cork -03344

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Job Description

Farm Solutions Ltd are seeking a Milking Operations Manager in Youghal, Co. Limerick for a 200 dairy cow herd. We are seeking a candidate that has dairy farm experience with the following key responsibilities:

• Actively participate in milking while leading and supervising the team.
• Allocate, coordinate, and assist with daily milking tasks.
• Ensure consistent compliance with all milking protocols and hygiene standards.
• Monitor SCC, TBC, yields, mastitis indicators, and other key performance metrics.
• Manage cow‑flow, drafting systems, and parlour throughput.
• Identify, address, and report animal health concerns.
• Oversee and perform hygiene procedures, wash cycles, chemical usage, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate records for milking, hygiene, equipment, and herd performance.
• Train and support staff in milking protocols, safety, and best practices.
• Monitor parlour equipment performance and coordinate servicing and repairs as required.

Minimum of 39 hours per week, remuneration of €34,000 + performance incentives and bonuses (with potential to increase based on experience). Accommodation provided on the farm.

Sector

• Sector: agriculture, forestry and fishing

Career Level

• Experienced [Non‑Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 4
• Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Analytical, Communications, Creativity
• Competency Skills: Flexibility, Initiative
• Driving Licence: Full B M W
• Languages: English C2-Master (Fluent)