Job Description

Powder Production ManagerbrBailieborough brLakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland. The business is complex and ambitious with a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres of milk, drawn from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties. With the most modern dairy manufacturing facilities in 6 locations on a cross-border basis, the Group supplies to a broad customer base including some of the world's foremost 'blue chip' companies across the dairy food ingredients, foodservice and consumer food channels on a domestic Ireland, UK, European and global basis. Internationally we export some 240 different products to over 100 countries worldwide. brThe Group's Agribusiness Division (Lakeland Agri) operates a state-of-the-art Animal Feed Manufacturing Facility and is a leading and innovative provider of the highest quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef and sheep farmers across the north and south of Ireland.brLakeland Dairies is seeking an experienced and motivated Powder Production Manager to lead all powder production operations at our Bailieboro site. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering the production plan, maximising yields, ensuring consistent product quality, and driving operational excellence across the facility. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to meet customer deadlines, optimise raw material usage, and support continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a high‑performance culture within the production team. Key brResponsibilities brAssist with the planning and scheduling of the powder production plan brEnsure the production plan requirements are met to meet customer deadlines and achieve maximise yields brMonitor all relevant KPI's with a view to develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives. KPI's include QRFT, Downtime, OEE, Milk Yields, Protein Standardisation and Powder Through-Put. brEnsure all aspects of Lakeland's high quality standards are achieved in the powder production process, e.g., Audit Ready. brStrong ability to problem‑solve and respond quickly to unexpected challenges. brProven capability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve targets and operational goals. brStrong industry experience in production management ideally in a dairy or food manufacturing environment. brDemonstrated leadership capability, strong communication skills, and experience in change management. brHigh learning agility and ability to adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. brThird-level qualification in Engineering, Food Science, or a related discipline required or equivalent experience