Trainee Plant Manager: Fast-Track Operations Leader

Kilsaran; Ireland; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

KPI Based Bonus

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

VHI Healthcare Contribution

Company Vehicle, Laptop, Mobile

Twenty-one Days Annual Leave

Job summary

Kilsaran is seeking a Trainee Plant Manager to join our Rossmore site in Cork. The programme offers a clear management pathway into the concrete and aggregates business, with blended on-the-job learning and targeted personal development.

During the development phase you will learn through practical experiences, workshops and project work, eventually taking full ownership of a location and leading safety, production, maintenance, and staff management.

Qualifications

• Experience in first line management at a supervisory or team lead level or a third level graduate seeking a management pathway.
• Willingness to engage with training/development/educational tools provided by the company to expand your understanding of the products/processes/end-uses.
• Experience within the manufacturing or concrete products sectors is a bonus but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standard of safety in all we do.
• Oversee efficient plant operations from production to dispatch working closely with Regional Ops Development lead.
• Planning and management of all maintenance activities, developing a full understanding of plant processes and equipment standards and operation.
• Maintain the highest technical and quality standards, working closely with the Regional Technical Manager and field technicians.
• Ensure the plant maintains the required stock inventories (raw materials, machinery/vehicle parts, etc.).
• Manage location production team/drivers, working closely with the Area Ops Manager on staffing/HR matters.
• Coordinate and reinforce daily plant inspections, safety meetings and toolbox talks, working closely with Regional H&S and Logistics Compliance Manager.
• Control location procurement management.
• Develop a full understanding on the management of company truck earnings and maintain fleet standards.
• Work closely with Shipping team and Logistics Manager.
• Develop a strong working relationship with the Technical, Safety, Operations Managers and Sales & Account Managers/Customers.
• Perform month-end inventory process, working closely with Regional Finance team.
• Manage (Cash On Delivery) CODs and ensure compliancy with internal audits.

Skills

First line management

Team leadership

Graduate with management path

Education

Graduate (third level)

Job description

Kilsaran is seeking a Trainee Plant Manager to join our Rossmore site in Cork. The programme offers a clear management pathway into the concrete and aggregates business, with blended on-the-job learning and targeted personal development.

During the development phase you will learn through practical experiences, workshops and project work, eventually taking full ownership of a location and leading safety, production, maintenance, and staff management.