Ornua is a dairy co-operative which sells dairy products on behalf of its members, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. It is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to 110 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has annualised sales of over €3.5 billion and a global team of 3,000 employees.

Ornua is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. We operate from 10 business units worldwide, including 16 production facilities, and have sales and marketing teams working in-market across the globe in Africa, Asia, Germany, Ireland, the Middle East, Spain, the UK, and the US.

You may know us by our brands Kerrygold, Dubliner, Pilgrim’s Choice, Avantage, Forto, and BEO.

Ornua’s Values

At Ornua, our Values lie at the core of everything that we do and how we behave both individually and as a business. Our five values, and their underlying behaviours, encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care and Achieve Great Things Together.

Ornua’s Growth

At Ornua, our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business. We care passionately about driving sustainable, profitable growth, underpinned by our ambitious ‘Path to Prosper’ strategy. We have delivered significant growth in our core business, and we have ambitious plans for continued growth over the next five years.

WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE

The Warehouse Operative role is vital in maintaining the seamless operation of a warehouse, ensuring efficient stock management, and minimizing downtime through swift troubleshooting and maintenance. By managing stock movements meticulously and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, this position directly contributes to operational excellence and supply chain reliability. The operative's commitment to Health & Safety standards and audit readiness reflects a deep responsibility for the well-being of the workplace and compliance. Additionally, their positive attitude and proactive approach play a crucial role in team engagement and morale, further enhancing productivity and efficiency. This role not only ensures operational fluidity but also acts as a cornerstone for fostering a collaborative and safe working environment, making it indispensable to the organization's success.

Please note that this is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Ensuring stock control measures are completed and any variances are investigated and reported on.
• Ability to troubleshoot automated systems and support IT/Maintenance Departments to eliminate any downtime.
• Manage movement of stocks that are in transit to and from external warehouses.
• Undertake daily fork lift maintenance checks and charge unit at the end of each day.
• Promote and continue to keep alive the culture of continuous improvement, carry out Root Cause analysis and implement preventative measures for issues that arise.
• Ensure compliance with all company Health & Safety policies and be responsible for all Health & Safety issues in the warehouse.
• Ownership and accountability to be Audit ready at all times.
• Promote positivity and a can-do attitude in all your activities, promoting engagement and nurturing team spirit.
• Ad hoc duties to assist Operations when required.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• IT literate with good MS Office experience (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• M3 and BEC (Handhelds & Truck Mounts).
• Forklift & High Reach Licence is essential. 
• Proven ability on counterbalance and forklift machinery and understanding of an Automated WMS system (strongly desirable).
• Previous warehouse experience.
• Ability to be proactive and reactive to site requirements.
• Root Case analysis experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage pressure individually and within a team.
• Work closely with Supply Chain to improve planning of resources and materials.
• Excellent communication skills required to engage with Operations and External Stakeholders.

ORNUA COMPETENCIES:

• Forward-Looking: Helps others to accept change, implement change, and looks ahead to anticipate change
• Ownership: Clarifies accountabilities, overlaps and gaps, and helps others remain motivated through difficult times.
• Working Together: Encourages co-operation in our own team and supports cross functional learning.
• Communicative: Communicates confidently, adapting style for different situations

Ornua is a dairy co-operative which sells dairy products on behalf of its members, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. It is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to 110 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has annualised sales of over €3.5 billion and a global team of 3,000 employees.

Ornua is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. We operate from 10 business units worldwide, including 16 production facilities, and have sales and marketing teams working in-market across the globe in Africa, Asia, Germany, Ireland, the Middle East, Spain, the UK, and the US.

You may know us by our brands Kerrygold, Dubliner, Pilgrim’s Choice, Avantage, Forto, and BEO.

Ornua’s Values

At Ornua, our Values lie at the core of everything that we do and how we behave both individually and as a business. Our five values, and their underlying behaviours, encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care and Achieve Great Things Together.

Ornua’s Growth

At Ornua, our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business. We care passionately about driving sustainable, profitable growth, underpinned by our ambitious ‘Path to Prosper’ strategy. We have delivered significant growth in our core business, and we have ambitious plans for continued growth over the next five years.

WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE

The Maintenance Technician role is essential for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of Ornua's operations. By maintaining and optimizing equipment, you help minimize downtime and ensure smooth production processes. Your proactive participation in the Health & Safety system contributes to a safe working environment, which is crucial for both employee well-being and operational success. Additionally, your involvement in continuous improvement initiatives drives innovation and enhances overall performance. Ensuring compliance with technical and food hygiene standards guarantees that our products meet the highest quality and safety standards, maintaining customer trust and satisfaction.

This role required you to work shift. 

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Support the H&S system within Ornua through your proactive participation and involvement.
• Responsible for asset performance & maintenance.
• Complete all preventative and reactive tasks assigned by the Engineering Lead.
• Proactively work with the operational and engineering teams to ensure site KPIs are achieved.
• Manage and execute assigned projects
• Drive and Support Continuous Improvement program.
• Be a proactive member of the Ornua site engineering team.
• Proactively participate in the Company’s Employee Development and performance management program.
• Participate in any training program you are assigned and value adding task assigned out of each training session.
• Ensure full compliance with technical and food hygiene standards to ensure product meets all appropriate quality and safety standards.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• A recognized Electrical Qualification.
• Previous experience working in a high-speed facility, and a good working knowledge of Packaging Machines would be desirable.
• Experience in Automation would be desirable – Siemens PLCs, HMI & SCADA systems and instrumentation
• Process control - pumps, process control valves, instruments.
• Experience working with Utilities – Gas boilers, compressed air, refrigeration.
• The ability to work well individually and integrate well with cross functional teams.
• Flexibility to work on varying shift patterns.
• Ability to work to deadlines and work under pressure.

ORNUA COMPETENCIES:

• FORWARD LOOKING: Helps others to accept change, implements change, and looks ahead to anticipate change.
• WORKING TOGETHER: Encourages Co-operation and supports cross-functional working.
• CURIOSITY: Creates an environment for innovative thinking and continuous improvement.  
• EXPERTISE: For projects that involve others applies effective analysis, decision making, planning and reviewing

Ornua is an Irish dairy co-operative that markets and sells dairy products on behalf of its Members, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. Ornua is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products and has annualised sales of €3.4 billion. Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has a strong global team of 2,900 employees, operating from 10 business units worldwide, including 13 production facilities. Ornua’s core purpose is to build profitable routes to market for Irish dairy products.

The Group is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. Ornua Foods is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua’s consumer brands, including Ireland’s most successful food export, Kerrygold, as well as Kerrygold Dubliner, Pilgrims Choice, Forto and BEO milk powders.

Ornua Ingredients is responsible for the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products, for the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers across the world, and for managing volatility through de-risking and trading strategies.

Ornua’s Values

At Ornua, our Values lie at the core of everything that we do and how we behave both individually and as a business. Our five values, and their underlying behaviours, encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care and Achieve Great Things Together.

Why this role is Valuable

The Project Manager will assist in the planning, executing, and managing IT projects and enhancements, working closely with senior project managers, business analysts, and engagement teams. This role will provide day-to-day support in managing the project and enhancement backlog, ensuring tasks are tracked and completed on time. The Project Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of projects and enhancements while supporting continuous improvement efforts across business functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Support the management of IT projects and enhancements, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and within scope.

• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior project managers, business analysts, and

cross-functional teams.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities
• Some travel may be required from time to time to other Ornua locations.

Key Competencies:

Ownership: Clarifies accountabilities, overlaps, and gaps, facilitates empowerment, helps others remain motivated through difficult times.

Expertise: For projects that involve others, applies effective professional skill, analysis, problem solving, decision making, prioritising, planning, and reviewing.

Communicative: Applies advanced communication skills, achieving an honest and constructive impact on the audience to deliver desired outcomes.

Working Together: Ensures own team effectiveness; promotes, facilitates and leads cross- functional working and breaks down silos.

#LI-HYBRID

Ornua is a dairy co-operative which sells dairy products on behalf of its members, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. It is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to 110 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has annualised sales of over €3.5 billion and a global team of 3,000 employees.

Ornua is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. We operate from 10 business units worldwide, including 16 production facilities, and have sales and marketing teams working in-market across the globe in Africa, Asia, Germany, Ireland, the Middle East, Spain, the UK, and the US.

You may know us by our brands Kerrygold, Dubliner, Pilgrim’s Choice, Avantage, Forto, and BEO.

Ornua’s Values

At Ornua, our Values lie at the core of everything that we do and how we behave both individually and as a business. Our five values, and their underlying behaviours, encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care and Achieve Great Things Together.

Ornua’s Growth

At Ornua, our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business. We care passionately about driving sustainable, profitable growth, underpinned by our ambitious ‘Path to Prosper’ strategy. We have delivered significant growth in our core business, and we have ambitious plans for continued growth over the next five years.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract. 

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Contributes to the People Services team, displaying a strong ability to problem solve through managing and administering employee lifecycle events from onboarding through to offboarding for various jurisdictions
• Responding to and resolving HR enquiries from employees, managers and HR colleagues in a timely manner utilizing knowledge base and case management tool- (PeopleDoc) in accordance with our SLA’s
• Manage the contract and onboarding process across our Business Units
• Communicate instructions to payroll in a timebound manner
• Reporting on absence and other key People KPI’s
• Manage and calculate holiday balances
• Complete transactional HR processes and data updates using Success factors HRIS system and PeopleDoc CRM
• Processing of invoices through the system
• Serves as primary support and coach for employees and managers with Employee Self Service (ESS) and Manager Self Service (MSS) transactions through Successfactors and PeopleDoc
• Participates in data review, auditing and user acceptance testing of new processes, procedures and system changes as needed
• Maintaining/archiving electronic and physical personnel records in accordance with record retention policies
• Responsible for having a general understanding of policy and procedure and be able to help others navigate them
• Assist with Adhoc tasks, HR initiatives and projects as required

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years previous experience in administration or shared services (preferably HR)
• Excellent customer service, time management and communication skills 
• High personal integrity required in handling confidential information
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Highly proficient and competent user in Microsoft Office applications particularly excel, MS Windows
• SAP Success Factors experience is an advantage
• 3rd level qualification or equivalent experience
• Flexible team player, with a passion and drive for HR and the ability to work in a fast paced environment   

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Ornua is a dairy co-operative which sells dairy products on behalf of its members, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. It is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to 110 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has annualised sales of over €3.5 billion and a global team of 3,000 employees.

Ornua is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. We operate from 10 business units worldwide, including 16 production facilities, and have sales and marketing teams working in-market across the globe in Africa, Asia, Germany, Ireland, the Middle East, Spain, the UK, and the US.

You may know us by our brands Kerrygold, Dubliner, Pilgrim’s Choice, Avantage, Forto, and BEO.

Ornua’s Values

At Ornua, our Values lie at the core of everything that we do and how we behave both individually and as a business. Our five values, and their underlying behaviours, encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care and Achieve Great Things Together.

Ornua’s Growth

At Ornua, our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business. We care passionately about driving sustainable, profitable growth, underpinned by our ambitious ‘Path to Prosper’ strategy. We have delivered significant growth in our core business, and we have ambitious plans for continued growth over the next five years.

WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE

The role is a member of the Kerrygold Park senior leadership team and is responsible for the management of the capital projects portfolio. This role is responsible for all technical and engineering aspects of their assigned projects throughout the project life cycle, up to and including hand over to business-as-usual state. This role will plan, schedule and manage all the budgetary & technical aspects of their assigned projects to assure project scope delivery and compliance.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract. 

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Manage site capital project portfolio from concept, through to completion & sign-off
• Assume overall control for capital projects portfolio including
  • Project Scoping & Design
  • Business Case Preparation & Approvals Management
  • Budget Preparation & Management
  • Project Planning & Scheduling
  • Project Execution & Delivery
  • Tendering and Vendor Selection
  • Contractor Negotiation & Contractor Management
  • Compliance to applicable codes, practices, policies, standards & specifications
  • Project Communication, Tracking, Reporting, & Stakeholder Management
  • Design / Control of Project Master Documentation

KEY REQUIRMENTS & COMPETENCIES

• 5+ years of engineering projects / capital management experience
• Experience of implementing capital projects in a live manfucturing plant.
• Experience of budgetary processes, cost centre ownership and cost control.
• Possess strong leadership, communication, planning, people leadership and organising skills.
• Proven record in project delivery.
• Dairy processing operational expertise.
• Excellent knowledge of design and visualisations software such as AutoCAD
• Exposure to and knowledge of Operational Excellence techniques.
• The ability to positively contribute to strategic business decision-making as part of a senior management team.
• Process and systematic approach to project portfolio management
• RIGOUR: Ensure excellence in own work applies effective professional skill, analysis and decision making, and planning and reviewing.
• FORWARD LOOKING: Leads others through change and contributes to competitive challenges and functional strategy plans.
• EXPERTISE:  For complex challenges or new areas, applies effective professional skill, analysis, problem solving, decision making, prioritising, planning, and reviewing.
• CURIOSITY:  Creates an environment for innovative thinking; rewards and recognises creative thinking and continuous improvement.

Ornua is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. We operate from 10 business units worldwide, including 16 production facilities, and have sales and marketing teams working in-market across the globe in Africa, Asia, Germany, Ireland, the Middle East, Spain, the UK, and the US. 

You may know us by our brands Kerrygold, Dubliner, Pilgrim’s Choice, Avantage, Forto, and BEO. 

Ornua’s Values 

At Ornua, our Values lie at the core of everything that we do and how we behave both individually and as a business. Our five values, and their underlying behaviours, encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care and Achieve Great Things Together. 

Ornua’s Growth 

At Ornua, our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business. We care passionately about driving sustainable, profitable growth, underpinned by our ambitious ‘Path to Prosper’ strategy. We have delivered significant growth in our core business, and we have ambitious plans for continued growth over the next five years. 

WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE 

Ornua is seeking an experienced HR Analytics Lead to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive 360-degree employee view across the employee life cycle, leveraging HR analytics to drive data-driven insights and decisions.

The role will require a self-starter to drive their own agenda and work independently with HR and Business colleagues across the Group to add value to the business with key people insights and automated reporting. 

This is a fantastic next step for an Analytics professional looking to bring their expertise to an organisation that is in the early stages of building HR Analytics capability. 

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

• Define and communicate the vision and strategy for HR analytics solutions.
• Prioritise product features and enhancements based on business needs and stakeholder feedback.
• Manage the product lifecycle from ideation to launch and continuous improvement.
• Create new data models, KPIs, dashboards and reporting solutions to help stakeholders answer critical people questions related to their business areas.  
• Focus on data extraction to support talent attraction, employee retention, succession planning, performance, headcount and skills requirements and associated costs.  
• Identify trends and patterns to proactively address workforce challenges
• Partner with HR and business colleagues across Ornua, to identify analytics opportunities and advise on best practices relating to people data. 
• Automate manual tasks by querying our databases and Success Factors technology, creating pipelines to expose data directly in dashboards. 
• Communicate data insights and recommendations to non-HR audiences through clear writing, visual tools (e.g.: dashboards, scorecards), and story-telling. 
• Work to upskill HR colleagues and to share data analytics expertise as relevant.  

KEY REQUIREMENTS: 

• Proven experience in product management, HR analytics, or a related field.
• Experience in Data Mining, Predictive Analytics, Statistics, Data Governance and Ethics
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and HRIS systems.
• Ability to initiate projects and drive them to completion without guidance
• A strong problem-solver and critical thinker
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to bring complex data to life for an audience

ORNUA COMPETENCIES: 

• Expertise: For complex challenges or new areas, applies effective professional skill, analysis, problem solving, decision-making, prioritising, planning and reviewing.  
• Working Together: Encourages co-operation in own team and supports cross-functional working. 
• Curiosity: Encourages others to learn and demonstrates the courage to lead creative initiatives.  
• Forward-Looking: Helps others to accept change, implements change, and looks ahead to anticipate change. 

#LI-HYBRID

Ornua is a dairy co-operative which sells dairy products on behalf of its members, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. It is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to 110 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has annualised sales of over €3.5 billion and a global team of 3,000 employees.

Ornua is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. We operate from 10 business units worldwide, including 16 production facilities, and have sales and marketing teams working in-market across the globe in Africa, Asia, Germany, Ireland, the Middle East, Spain, the UK, and the US.

You may know us by our brands Kerrygold, Dubliner, Pilgrim’s Choice, Avantage, Forto, and BEO.

Ornua’s Values

At Ornua, our Values lie at the core of everything that we do and how we behave both individually and as a business. Our five values, and their underlying behaviours, encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care and Achieve Great Things Together.

Ornua’s Growth

At Ornua, our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business. We care passionately about driving sustainable, profitable growth, underpinned by our ambitious ‘Path to Prosper’ strategy. We have delivered significant growth in our core business, and we have ambitious plans for continued growth over the next five years.

WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE

The Maintenance Technician role is essential for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of Ornua's operations. By maintaining and optimizing equipment, you help minimize downtime and ensure smooth production processes. Your proactive participation in the Health & Safety system contributes to a safe working environment, which is crucial for both employee well-being and operational success. Additionally, your involvement in continuous improvement initiatives drives innovation and enhances overall performance. Ensuring compliance with technical and food hygiene standards guarantees that our products meet the highest quality and safety standards, maintaining customer trust and satisfaction.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Support the H&S system within Ornua through your proactive participation and involvement.
• Responsible for asset performance & maintenance.
• Complete all preventative and reactive tasks assigned by the Engineering Lead.
• Proactively work with the operational and engineering teams to ensure site KPIs are achieved.
• Manage and execute assigned projects
• Drive and Support Continuous Improvement program.
• Be a proactive member of the Ornua site engineering team.
• Proactively participate in the Company’s Employee Development and performance management program.
• Participate in any training program you are assigned and value adding task assigned out of each training session.
• Ensure full compliance with technical and food hygiene standards to ensure product meets all appropriate quality and safety standards.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• A recognized Electrical or Mechanical Qualification.
• Previous experience working in a high-speed facility, and a good working knowledge of Packaging Machines would be desirable.
• Experience in Automation would be desirable – Siemens PLCs.
• HMI & SCADA systems.
• Instrumentation.
• Process control - pumps, process control valves, instruments.
• The ability to work well individually and integrate well with cross functional teams.
• Flexibility to work on varying shift patterns.
• Ability to work to deadlines and work under pressure.

ORNUA COMPETENCIES:

• FORWARD LOOKING: Helps others to accept change, implements change, and looks ahead to anticipate change.
• WORKING TOGETHER: Encourages Co-operation and supports cross-functional working.
• CURIOSITY: Creates an environment for innovative thinking and continuous improvement.  
• EXPERTISE: For projects that involve others applies effective analysis, decision making, planning and reviewing

Reports to:                                    Shift Manager

Location:                                       Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, Ireland

Company Background

Ornua is a dairy co-operative which sells dairy products on behalf of its members, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. It is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to 110 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has annualised sales of over €3.5 billion and a global team of 3,000 employees.

Ornua is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. We operate from 10 business units worldwide, including 16 production facilities, and have sales and marketing teams working in-market across the globe in Africa, Asia, Germany, Ireland, the Middle East, Spain, the UK, and the US.

You may know us by our brands Kerrygold, Dubliner, Pilgrim’s Choice, Avantage, Forto, and BEO.

Ornua’s Values

At Ornua, our Values lie at the core of everything that we do and how we behave both individually and as a business. Our five values, and their underlying behaviours, encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care and Achieve Great Things Together.

Ornua’s Growth

At Ornua, our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business. We care passionately about driving sustainable, profitable growth, underpinned by our ambitious ‘Path to Prosper’ strategy. We have delivered significant growth in our core business and. we have ambitious plans for continued growth over the next five years.

Why This Role is Valuable

As a General Operative, your primary responsibility is to ensure the efficient and accurate filling of various products into tubs or foil. This involves a comprehensive understanding of the product range and the ability to manage machine settings using work instructions. This role requires a proactive approach to troubleshooting, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards throughout production.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Have a working knowledge and understanding of the product range and how each reacts during the filling process in either tubs or foil.

• Have a detailed working knowledge and understanding of consul commands and screen options and take ownership for setting-up machine run parameters for the range of products through undertaking sequenced events or corrective action(s) as appropriate and in a timely manner.
• Consult Manufacturing Order for product specifications.
• Set-up ink-jet printer(s) ensuring correct positioning of the head. Enter product data to the printer consul as per the Manufacturing Order.
• Undertake X-Ray test and ensure that the metal detection system is working correctly.
• Where required for product change, physically change internal machine components machines.
• Monitor the machine while in production and physically clear blockages/spills should they arise. Clean out spills immediately where required.
• Prepare machines for cleaning as per quality schedules. Manually remove internal components for hand wash bath cleaning and follow CIP procedures for complete washing down of the machine. Complete and initial CIP documentation.
• Support the Site Health and Safety Strategy and KPIs and ensure commitment to strive for a Health & Safety culture.

Key Requirements:

• Proven manufacturing experience and leadership experience
• Proven experience in leading and facilitating Continuous Improvement
• Proven experience in training and developing teams

• Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills
• Flexible and committed attitude with the ability to display initiative
• Flexibility in covering different shifts and weekends
• IT literate with strong Word, Excel and database skills
• Problem solver, disciplined in collecting information, ascertaining root cause of issues and Identifying and developing practical solutions

ORNUA Competencies:

• WORKING TOGETHER: Encourages co-operation in own team and supports cross functional learning.
• COMMUNICATIVE:  Communicates confidently, adapting style for different situations
• OWNERSHIP:  Clarifies accountabilities, overlaps, and gaps, and helps others remain motivated through difficult times.
• FORWARD LOOKING:  Helps others to accept change, implement change, and looks ahead to anticipate change.

Ornua is an Irish dairy co-operative that markets and sells dairy products on behalf of its Members, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. Ornua is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products and has annualised sales of €3.4 billion. Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has a strong global team of 2,900 employees, operating from 10 business units worldwide, including 13 production facilities. Ornua’s core purpose is to build profitable routes to market for Irish dairy products.

The Group is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. Ornua Foods is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua’s consumer brands, including Ireland’s most successful food export, Kerrygold, as well as Kerrygold Dubliner, Pilgrims Choice, Forto and BEO milk powders.

Ornua Ingredients is responsible for the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products, for the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers across the world, and for managing volatility through de-risking and trading strategies.

Ornua’s Values

At Ornua, our Values lie at the core of everything that we do and how we behave both individually and as a business. Our five values, and their underlying behaviours, encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care and Achieve Great Things Together.

Ornua’s Growth

At Ornua, our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business. We care passionately about driving sustainable, profitable growth, underpinned by our ambitious ‘Path to Prosper’ strategy. We have delivered significant growth in our core business, and we have ambitious plans for continued growth over the next five years.

WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE

Ornua requires a Procurement Category Specialist to support Ornua’s Warehousing & Logistics category in line with overall business objectives. This will be a fixed term contract until the end of June 2025. The role involves managing supplier relationships and supporting the development of a low-cost supply base to offer competitive products in a highly competitive market.

Please note this is a 6 month fixed term contract. 

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Support the development of a Category Strategy aligned with the overall procurement and business plan.
• Understand the product portfolio and spend under management to support a segmented supply chain solution.
• Gain expertise in the spend category markets and dynamics.
• Assist in the development and ongoing management of the Warehouse & Logistics category procurement.
• Support the development of a Warehouse Capacity Plan in conjunction with Supply Chain Operations.
• Assist in managing risk by analyzing current/future market transport conditions and defining contingency plans.
• Support the development of the contracting process & frameworks consistent with legal, regulatory, and business requirements.
• Function as a liaison and key contact within the business units to ensure that commercial relationships between the suppliers and business requirements are aligned.
• Deliver cost improvement through the execution of sourcing plans and managing RFI/P & Auctions.
• Manage transactional approvals and process/policy compliance.
• Serve as an escalation point to internal business stakeholders for supplier relationship concerns.
• Provide commercial leadership and market insight of procurement trends and new developments in the market-space for assigned categories.
• Participate in procurement initiatives and strive to continually improve procurement processes and procedures, leveraging the use of e-procurement tools.
• Manage Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for key suppliers.
• Travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient stakeholder management across all levels of the organization.
• Strong supplier relationship management skills.
• Commercially astute.
• Proven procurement Category Management Skills, ideally with knowledge in Freight & Warehousing.
• Strong decision-making ability and team management skills.
• Proven negotiation and conflict management skills with the ability to resolve issues at all levels of management.
• Ability to define action plans to resolve program/project issues and implement corrective actions where required.
• Experience leveraging e-procurement tools, planning, and leading RFI and RFP’s, e-Auctions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent.
• CIPS or APICS or other Certification advantageous.
• 2-3 years of procurement / supply chain experience in relevant categories.
• Dairy Industry experience and FMCG industry knowledge are preferential.

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12 month fixed term contract

Ornua is a dairy co-operative which sells dairy products on behalf of its members, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. It is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to 110 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has annualised sales of over €3.5 billion and a global team of 2,900 employees.

Ornua is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. We operate from 10 business units worldwide, including 16 production facilities, and have sales and marketing teams working in-market across the globe in Africa, Asia, Germany, Ireland, the Middle East, Spain, the UK, and the US.

You may know us by our brands Kerrygold, Dubliner, Pilgrim’s Choice, Avantage, Forto, and BEO.

Ornua’s Values

At Ornua, our Values lie at the core of everything that we do and how we behave both individually and as a business. Our five values, and their underlying behaviours, encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care and Achieve Great Things Together.

Ornua’s Growth

At Ornua, our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business. We care passionately about driving sustainable, profitable growth, underpinned by our ambitious ‘Path to Prosper’ strategy. We have delivered significant growth in our core business, and we have ambitious plans for continued growth over the next five years.

WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE

Reporting to the Head of Group Tax, you will be an integral part of the Group Financial Reporting & Tax team, ensuring the Group’s tax compliance and planning is managed appropriately.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Work with the Head of Group Tax to effectively and efficiently manage the tax requirements and tax risks of the Ornua Group across various jurisdictions
• Manage tax compliance for the Group across all major tax heads
• Ensure all companies managed by head office meet their tax filing requirements and tax payments are made in a timely manner
• Advise business partners on the tax implications of various business transactions and assist with any ad-hoc tax queries
• Identify and assess the impact of new tax legislation in various jurisdictions and advise the Ornua Group on its implementation
• Liaise with external advisors to advise on and prepare ad hoc reports for various projects as required
• Support the Group in M&A activity and due diligence processes
• Support the Head of Group Tax in liaising with the tax authorities in respect of any tax audits and tax authority queries that may arise
• Work with external advisors to ensure all transfer pricing documentation is prepared in a timely manner, including local files, master files, country-by-country reports and specific transaction reports across the Group
• Communicate transfer pricing findings to key personnel to implement within the Group
• Support the Group Finance team in the preparation of current and deferred tax provisioning for inclusion in the Consolidated Group Annual Report
• Advise the Group on the correct VAT treatment of business transactions
• Assist in developing and managing the tax strategy for the Group, promote application of Group wide tax related policies/procedures and promote a strong tax compliance culture throughout the organisation
• Assist with R&D tax credit claims and other relief claims
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with tax authorities, external advisors and personnel across the Ornua Group

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified tax advisor with the Irish Tax Institute with 0-18 months PQE.
• Strong technical knowledge of major tax issues for an international business and an appetite to translate complex tax matters to the business in a practical commercial manner
• Analytical and numerate with a strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Highly driven and motivated, ability to work both within a team and independently
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and work well under pressure to ensure deadlines are met
• Ability to multi-task and have strong project management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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