472 Jobs in Magherafelt
Entry clerk
Posted 16 days ago
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Entry Clerk to join our team. The Entry Clerk will be responsible for accurately inputting data into our systems and ensuring the information is up-to-date. This role is crucial in maintaining the efficiency and accuracy of our records.
Responsibilities:- Input and update data into databases and spreadsheets
- Verify accuracy of information and make corrections as needed
- Organize and maintain physical and electronic filing systems
- Assist with general administrative tasks as needed
- Communicate effectively with team members to ensure data integrity
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
If you are looking to start your career in administration and have a passion for data accuracy, we encourage you to apply for the Entry Clerk position. Join our team and make a difference!
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Workshop Controller
Posted today
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Job Description
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealership delivering unrivalled service for 90 years. We sell, rent, supply parts, service and repair equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry, and a wide range of power systems applications. Job Description:
Major Job Functions
- Understand & respond to customer requests, assessing & prioritising their need and identifying the actions to take place with agreed timescales. Allocate the most appropriate resources to address the customers’ need.
- Plan all jobs to maximise engineer productivity. Manage and control job progress at every stage. Liaise fully to ensure the job is resolved to the mutual benefit of Finning & our external customer.
- Open & close work orders accurately and consistently to maximise billing accuracy & timeliness. Identify & exploit opportunities to address safety reworks, priority reworks at the same time as the repairs.
- Keep all systems up-to-date at all stages with accurate job information. Load trial information to the Caterpillar OEMsi web site. Load internal drives with trial data.
- Direct management of engineers (4-8) mentoring, addressing performance issues and carrying out regular 1-2-1. Provide guidance and mentoring to engineers to ensure delivery of high levels of customers’ satisfaction whilst maintaining service profitability.
- Ensure adherence to service processes and procedures to ensure consistent extraordinary customer service delivery.
Specific Skills
- Customer service skills and ability to develop strong customer relations
- Planning and organising skills
- Attention to detail
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills, specifically in Microsoft Office
- Works well as part of a team
Desirable Knowledge
- Ideally, Advanced level of engineering aptitude
- Gas & Diesel Engine product knowledge
- Good knowledge of mobile and fixed equipment components and systems
- Good knowledge of existing applications and systems desirable (DBSi Work order system, Finning Sales Tracker, SAP, FSAT, Vision Link, Masternaut, Cat SIS, 1-2-1 application, Product Support dealsheet)
- Warranty process
- Commissioning process
Education and Experience
- Foundational Engineering understanding and qualification
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a technical or mechanical engineering role
- Previous experience in a similar role within similar industry environment desirable
Accountability
- Keep internal and external customers fully informed of job progress at all times, ensuring promises and agreed commitments are kept.
- Accountable for the health and safety of engineers and support staff when performing tasks. Ensure that the most cost effective and efficient solution is delivered ensuring high level of customer satisfaction to ensure safe and ISO compliant operations on site.
- Maximise customer revenue for service.
- Control expenses for service including commissioning.
- Manage and control approx. 100 work orders with an average value in the region of £300k per month.
- Ensure First Time Fix, promise date adherence, response times.
- Inform Service Supervisor of work schedule and Engineer’s issues, over attendance, tooling, quality of work, customer care issues, technical issues, parts delivery problems etc. and agree on solutions.
Flexible working pattern between 7am – 6pm weekdays, with a potential for Saturday if required, Direct responsibility for planning, organising and despatching approx.
Working Environment
Office based
At Finning we believe that our people are the heart and soul of our company and fundamental to our success. Our employees are rewarded with an attractive all-round benefits package including 25 days holiday, company pension scheme, healthcare, company share scheme and various flexible benefits.
If you would like to work for a global organisation offering industry leading training and a competitive package, then apply online today!
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.
Workshop Controller
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealership delivering unrivalled service for 90 years. We sell, rent, supply parts, service and repair equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry, and a wide range of power systems applications. Job Description:
Major Job Functions
- Understand & respond to customer requests, assessing & prioritising their need and identifying the actions to take place with agreed timescales. Allocate the most appropriate resources to address the customers’ need.
- Plan all jobs to maximise engineer productivity. Manage and control job progress at every stage. Liaise fully to ensure the job is resolved to the mutual benefit of Finning & our external customer.
- Open & close work orders accurately and consistently to maximise billing accuracy & timeliness. Identify & exploit opportunities to address safety reworks, priority reworks at the same time as the repairs.
- Keep all systems up-to-date at all stages with accurate job information. Load trial information to the Caterpillar OEMsi web site. Load internal drives with trial data.
- Direct management of engineers (4-8) mentoring, addressing performance issues and carrying out regular 1-2-1. Provide guidance and mentoring to engineers to ensure delivery of high levels of customers’ satisfaction whilst maintaining service profitability.
- Ensure adherence to service processes and procedures to ensure consistent extraordinary customer service delivery.
Specific Skills
- Customer service skills and ability to develop strong customer relations
- Planning and organising skills
- Attention to detail
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills, specifically in Microsoft Office
- Works well as part of a team
Desirable Knowledge
- Ideally, Advanced level of engineering aptitude
- Gas & Diesel Engine product knowledge
- Good knowledge of mobile and fixed equipment components and systems
- Good knowledge of existing applications and systems desirable (DBSi Work order system, Finning Sales Tracker, SAP, FSAT, Vision Link, Masternaut, Cat SIS, 1-2-1 application, Product Support dealsheet)
- Warranty process
- Commissioning process
Education and Experience
- Foundational Engineering understanding and qualification
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a technical or mechanical engineering role
- Previous experience in a similar role within similar industry environment desirable
Accountability
- Keep internal and external customers fully informed of job progress at all times, ensuring promises and agreed commitments are kept.
- Accountable for the health and safety of engineers and support staff when performing tasks. Ensure that the most cost effective and efficient solution is delivered ensuring high level of customer satisfaction to ensure safe and ISO compliant operations on site.
- Maximise customer revenue for service.
- Control expenses for service including commissioning.
- Manage and control approx. 100 work orders with an average value in the region of £300k per month.
- Ensure First Time Fix, promise date adherence, response times.
- Inform Service Supervisor of work schedule and Engineer’s issues, over attendance, tooling, quality of work, customer care issues, technical issues, parts delivery problems etc. and agree on solutions.
Flexible working pattern between 7am – 6pm weekdays, with a potential for Saturday if required, Direct responsibility for planning, organising and despatching approx.
Working Environment
Office based
At Finning we believe that our people are the heart and soul of our company and fundamental to our success. Our employees are rewarded with an attractive all-round benefits package including 25 days holiday, company pension scheme, healthcare, company share scheme and various flexible benefits.
If you would like to work for a global organisation offering industry leading training and a competitive package, then apply online today!
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.
Workshop Controller
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealership delivering unrivalled service for 90 years. We sell, rent, supply parts, service and repair equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry, and a wide range of power systems applications. Job Description:
Major Job Functions
- Understand & respond to customer requests, assessing & prioritising their need and identifying the actions to take place with agreed timescales. Allocate the most appropriate resources to address the customers’ need.
- Plan all jobs to maximise engineer productivity. Manage and control job progress at every stage. Liaise fully to ensure the job is resolved to the mutual benefit of Finning & our external customer.
- Open & close work orders accurately and consistently to maximise billing accuracy & timeliness. Identify & exploit opportunities to address safety reworks, priority reworks at the same time as the repairs.
- Keep all systems up-to-date at all stages with accurate job information. Load trial information to the Caterpillar OEMsi web site. Load internal drives with trial data.
- Direct management of engineers (4-8) mentoring, addressing performance issues and carrying out regular 1-2-1. Provide guidance and mentoring to engineers to ensure delivery of high levels of customers’ satisfaction whilst maintaining service profitability.
- Ensure adherence to service processes and procedures to ensure consistent extraordinary customer service delivery.
Specific Skills
- Customer service skills and ability to develop strong customer relations
- Planning and organising skills
- Attention to detail
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills, specifically in Microsoft Office
- Works well as part of a team
Desirable Knowledge
- Ideally, Advanced level of engineering aptitude
- Gas & Diesel Engine product knowledge
- Good knowledge of mobile and fixed equipment components and systems
- Good knowledge of existing applications and systems desirable (DBSi Work order system, Finning Sales Tracker, SAP, FSAT, Vision Link, Masternaut, Cat SIS, 1-2-1 application, Product Support dealsheet)
- Warranty process
- Commissioning process
Education and Experience
- Foundational Engineering understanding and qualification
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a technical or mechanical engineering role
- Previous experience in a similar role within similar industry environment desirable
Accountability
- Keep internal and external customers fully informed of job progress at all times, ensuring promises and agreed commitments are kept.
- Accountable for the health and safety of engineers and support staff when performing tasks. Ensure that the most cost effective and efficient solution is delivered ensuring high level of customer satisfaction to ensure safe and ISO compliant operations on site.
- Maximise customer revenue for service.
- Control expenses for service including commissioning.
- Manage and control approx. 100 work orders with an average value in the region of £300k per month.
- Ensure First Time Fix, promise date adherence, response times.
- Inform Service Supervisor of work schedule and Engineer’s issues, over attendance, tooling, quality of work, customer care issues, technical issues, parts delivery problems etc. and agree on solutions.
Flexible working pattern between 7am – 6pm weekdays, with a potential for Saturday if required, Direct responsibility for planning, organising and despatching approx.
Working Environment
Office based
At Finning we believe that our people are the heart and soul of our company and fundamental to our success. Our employees are rewarded with an attractive all-round benefits package including 25 days holiday, company pension scheme, healthcare, company share scheme and various flexible benefits.
If you would like to work for a global organisation offering industry leading training and a competitive package, then apply online today!
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.
Workshop Controller
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealership delivering unrivalled service for 90 years. We sell, rent, supply parts, service and repair equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry, and a wide range of power systems applications. Job Description:
Major Job Functions
- Understand & respond to customer requests, assessing & prioritising their need and identifying the actions to take place with agreed timescales. Allocate the most appropriate resources to address the customers’ need.
- Plan all jobs to maximise engineer productivity. Manage and control job progress at every stage. Liaise fully to ensure the job is resolved to the mutual benefit of Finning & our external customer.
- Open & close work orders accurately and consistently to maximise billing accuracy & timeliness. Identify & exploit opportunities to address safety reworks, priority reworks at the same time as the repairs.
- Keep all systems up-to-date at all stages with accurate job information. Load trial information to the Caterpillar OEMsi web site. Load internal drives with trial data.
- Direct management of engineers (4-8) mentoring, addressing performance issues and carrying out regular 1-2-1. Provide guidance and mentoring to engineers to ensure delivery of high levels of customers’ satisfaction whilst maintaining service profitability.
- Ensure adherence to service processes and procedures to ensure consistent extraordinary customer service delivery.
Specific Skills
- Customer service skills and ability to develop strong customer relations
- Planning and organising skills
- Attention to detail
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills, specifically in Microsoft Office
- Works well as part of a team
Desirable Knowledge
- Ideally, Advanced level of engineering aptitude
- Gas & Diesel Engine product knowledge
- Good knowledge of mobile and fixed equipment components and systems
- Good knowledge of existing applications and systems desirable (DBSi Work order system, Finning Sales Tracker, SAP, FSAT, Vision Link, Masternaut, Cat SIS, 1-2-1 application, Product Support dealsheet)
- Warranty process
- Commissioning process
Education and Experience
- Foundational Engineering understanding and qualification
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a technical or mechanical engineering role
- Previous experience in a similar role within similar industry environment desirable
Accountability
- Keep internal and external customers fully informed of job progress at all times, ensuring promises and agreed commitments are kept.
- Accountable for the health and safety of engineers and support staff when performing tasks. Ensure that the most cost effective and efficient solution is delivered ensuring high level of customer satisfaction to ensure safe and ISO compliant operations on site.
- Maximise customer revenue for service.
- Control expenses for service including commissioning.
- Manage and control approx. 100 work orders with an average value in the region of £300k per month.
- Ensure First Time Fix, promise date adherence, response times.
- Inform Service Supervisor of work schedule and Engineer’s issues, over attendance, tooling, quality of work, customer care issues, technical issues, parts delivery problems etc. and agree on solutions.
Flexible working pattern between 7am – 6pm weekdays, with a potential for Saturday if required, Direct responsibility for planning, organising and despatching approx.
Working Environment
Office based
At Finning we believe that our people are the heart and soul of our company and fundamental to our success. Our employees are rewarded with an attractive all-round benefits package including 25 days holiday, company pension scheme, healthcare, company share scheme and various flexible benefits.
If you would like to work for a global organisation offering industry leading training and a competitive package, then apply online today!
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.
Workshop Controller
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealership delivering unrivalled service for 90 years. We sell, rent, supply parts, service and repair equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry, and a wide range of power systems applications. Job Description:
Major Job Functions
- Understand & respond to customer requests, assessing & prioritising their need and identifying the actions to take place with agreed timescales. Allocate the most appropriate resources to address the customers’ need.
- Plan all jobs to maximise engineer productivity. Manage and control job progress at every stage. Liaise fully to ensure the job is resolved to the mutual benefit of Finning & our external customer.
- Open & close work orders accurately and consistently to maximise billing accuracy & timeliness. Identify & exploit opportunities to address safety reworks, priority reworks at the same time as the repairs.
- Keep all systems up-to-date at all stages with accurate job information. Load trial information to the Caterpillar OEMsi web site. Load internal drives with trial data.
- Direct management of engineers (4-8) mentoring, addressing performance issues and carrying out regular 1-2-1. Provide guidance and mentoring to engineers to ensure delivery of high levels of customers’ satisfaction whilst maintaining service profitability.
- Ensure adherence to service processes and procedures to ensure consistent extraordinary customer service delivery.
Specific Skills
- Customer service skills and ability to develop strong customer relations
- Planning and organising skills
- Attention to detail
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills, specifically in Microsoft Office
- Works well as part of a team
Desirable Knowledge
- Ideally, Advanced level of engineering aptitude
- Gas & Diesel Engine product knowledge
- Good knowledge of mobile and fixed equipment components and systems
- Good knowledge of existing applications and systems desirable (DBSi Work order system, Finning Sales Tracker, SAP, FSAT, Vision Link, Masternaut, Cat SIS, 1-2-1 application, Product Support dealsheet)
- Warranty process
- Commissioning process
Education and Experience
- Foundational Engineering understanding and qualification
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a technical or mechanical engineering role
- Previous experience in a similar role within similar industry environment desirable
Accountability
- Keep internal and external customers fully informed of job progress at all times, ensuring promises and agreed commitments are kept.
- Accountable for the health and safety of engineers and support staff when performing tasks. Ensure that the most cost effective and efficient solution is delivered ensuring high level of customer satisfaction to ensure safe and ISO compliant operations on site.
- Maximise customer revenue for service.
- Control expenses for service including commissioning.
- Manage and control approx. 100 work orders with an average value in the region of £300k per month.
- Ensure First Time Fix, promise date adherence, response times.
- Inform Service Supervisor of work schedule and Engineer’s issues, over attendance, tooling, quality of work, customer care issues, technical issues, parts delivery problems etc. and agree on solutions.
Flexible working pattern between 7am – 6pm weekdays, with a potential for Saturday if required, Direct responsibility for planning, organising and despatching approx.
Working Environment
Office based
At Finning we believe that our people are the heart and soul of our company and fundamental to our success. Our employees are rewarded with an attractive all-round benefits package including 25 days holiday, company pension scheme, healthcare, company share scheme and various flexible benefits.
If you would like to work for a global organisation offering industry leading training and a competitive package, then apply online today!
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.
Courier
Posted today
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Job Description
As a courier, you'll enjoy:
- Flexible hours - choose your own schedule and work when it suits you
- Weekly pay - get paid, every week
- No experience needed - just bring your motivation
- Total freedom - ride to your own rhythm and earn on your terms
- Explore your city - discover new areas while delivering
Ready to start?
You'll need transportation (bike, moped, or car), a smartphone (Android 8.0+ or iOS 12+), and valid ID and driver docs, including proof of age (18+) and UK work rights.
Join Just Eat's courier network today.
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Courier
Posted today
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Job Description
As a courier, you'll enjoy:
- Flexible hours - choose your own schedule and work when it suits you
- Weekly pay - get paid, every week
- No experience needed - just bring your motivation
- Total freedom - ride to your own rhythm and earn on your terms
- Explore your city - discover new areas while delivering
Ready to start?
You'll need transportation (bike, moped, or car), a smartphone (Android 8.0+ or iOS 12+), and valid ID and driver docs, including proof of age (18+) and UK work rights.
Join Just Eat's courier network today.
NPI Lead
Posted today
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Job Description
About Kerry
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.
About the role
As the NPI Lead in Portadown for Kerry Dairy Ireland, you will be responsible for overseeing the introduction of new products and ensuring that these products meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and innovation. This is a 12-month maternity cover position.
Your role will involve close collaboration with various departments, including marketing, operations, and commercial teams, as well as external suppliers and agencies. You will play a critical role in maintaining the company's reputation for excellence and driving forward its strategic goals.
The successful candidate will carry out factory trials on cheese and cheese snacking products in the factory, establishing the process control parameters and validating product standards to ensure that the operations team can manufacture products with consistent product design.
Key responsibilities
- Management of the NPI Process, working cross functionally as part of the R&D team, ensuring a standardised approach to New Product Introduction
- Communicate the product quality standards as part of the NPI process and provide training to facilitate understanding and effective implementation
- Organise and co-ordinate new packaging trials and ensure that outcome if effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders.
- Own activities related with introduction of new products into the factory using various systems
- Work cross functionally with internal teams, supplier, customers, brand and marketing
- Collaborate with outside agencies and suppliers as appropriate, co-ordinate and ensure the completion of relevant activities required as part of the artwork approval process
- Support the delivery of process and profit improvement projects at site level, ensuring changes are introduced in accordance with defined capabilities, ensuring product quality attributes are preserved and Food safety and legal requirements are met
- Build relationships with marketing, operations and commercials and ensure customer care and adherence to our Purpose, Dairy Strategy, vison and Value
- Maintain knowledge of market trends, restrictions, regulations, customer requirements and processes
- Presentation of samples and concepts to internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications and skills
- BSc in food Science or equivalent
- Experience in food Industry
- Experience in artwork approval, packaging development desirable
- Project management and organisational skills: demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
- Driven to overcome challenges and develop timely solutions
- Numerical ability to record and analyse key process data
- Highly organised multi-tasker, able to interpret data from multiple sources
- Attention to detail with a structured approach
- Displays tenacity. Goes that extra mile to achieve results and deliver excellent service
- Able to play a key role as a high performing team
- Excellent communication skills
NPI Lead
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
About Kerry
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.
About the role
As the NPI Lead in Portadown for Kerry Dairy Ireland, you will be responsible for overseeing the introduction of new products and ensuring that these products meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and innovation. This is a 12-month maternity cover position.
Your role will involve close collaboration with various departments, including marketing, operations, and commercial teams, as well as external suppliers and agencies. You will play a critical role in maintaining the company's reputation for excellence and driving forward its strategic goals.
The successful candidate will carry out factory trials on cheese and cheese snacking products in the factory, establishing the process control parameters and validating product standards to ensure that the operations team can manufacture products with consistent product design.
Key responsibilities
- Management of the NPI Process, working cross functionally as part of the R&D team, ensuring a standardised approach to New Product Introduction
- Communicate the product quality standards as part of the NPI process and provide training to facilitate understanding and effective implementation
- Organise and co-ordinate new packaging trials and ensure that outcome if effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders.
- Own activities related with introduction of new products into the factory using various systems
- Work cross functionally with internal teams, supplier, customers, brand and marketing
- Collaborate with outside agencies and suppliers as appropriate, co-ordinate and ensure the completion of relevant activities required as part of the artwork approval process
- Support the delivery of process and profit improvement projects at site level, ensuring changes are introduced in accordance with defined capabilities, ensuring product quality attributes are preserved and Food safety and legal requirements are met
- Build relationships with marketing, operations and commercials and ensure customer care and adherence to our Purpose, Dairy Strategy, vison and Value
- Maintain knowledge of market trends, restrictions, regulations, customer requirements and processes
- Presentation of samples and concepts to internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications and skills
- BSc in food Science or equivalent
- Experience in food Industry
- Experience in artwork approval, packaging development desirable
- Project management and organisational skills: demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
- Driven to overcome challenges and develop timely solutions
- Numerical ability to record and analyse key process data
- Highly organised multi-tasker, able to interpret data from multiple sources
- Attention to detail with a structured approach
- Displays tenacity. Goes that extra mile to achieve results and deliver excellent service
- Able to play a key role as a high performing team
- Excellent communication skills