Glanbia Ireland Hiring For Process Technologist at Kilkenny, County Kilkenny Full Time

R&D Process Technologist

(12 month Fixed Term Contract)

Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny

Tirlán

Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

A talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivers annual revenues of over €3 billion. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile

Reporting to the Technical Manager within the R&D Technical Operations Team, the successful candidate will assist with the development and optimisation of dairy and plant processes including membrane separation, drying science & technology, crystallisation processes, cheese technology and formulations. This role will work within the R&D department with significant linkages with the Process Excellence and Operations teams to develop and validate new processes, formulations, and products as part of Tirlán’s strategic migration from commodity ingredient supply to production of value-add ingredient solutions, nutritional powder & liquid products. The role requires someone that is enthusiastic and willing to learn, ideally with food manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct lab and benchtop experiments to evaluate concepts and ideas to changes in product formulations or manufacturing process whilst testing these in the Tirlán innovation centre.

Assist, interpret and conduct pilot and factory trials in compliance with all R&D procedures, this includes organising all material, testing, and reporting.

Review product and process trials against objectives and report to stakeholders on outcomes and next steps promptly.

Support the team to optimise the Tirlán Research and Innovation Centre at the Ballyragget site by maximising its usage and making the equipment as efficient as possible.

Liaise with cross-functional teams to problem solve product quality or consistency issues and technically manage the scientific element of Cause Analysis.

Regular travel to Tirlán Ireland sites to gather data, learn processes and meet with stakeholders to progress technical or optimisation projects and to identify further opportunities.

Interact with and interpret operational process control manufacturing systems to scale up of pilot processes.

Play a pivotal role in the introduction of Lean Principals within the Tirlán Research and Innovation Centre.

Support and lead COVI projects.

Requirements

A Science or Engineering based qualification.

Ideally 3+ year’s relevant NPD/R&D or operational experience in the dairy or food industry.

Excellent communication skills for interaction at all levels.

Experience of delivering R&D or process improvement projects.

A good understanding of food manufacturing and processing.

Willing to learn and results-orientated.

We offer

Free parking incl. EV charging;

Collaborative work culture;

Career progression opportunities.

About us

Formerly known as Glanbia Ireland, we are now Tirlán.

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.

We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.

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