Dairy Powder R&D Technologist

Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited is now pleased to invite applications for the position of Dairy Powders R&D Technologist. This is a permanent position and will be based at our Mallow and/or Mitchelstown powder facilities.

The purpose of the role is to manage our milk nutritional powders and whey powders Stage gate projects in line with our added value nutritional strategy. The role will work closely with our site technical teams and site operations in helping deliver both New and Existing product developments across our dairy ingredients business.

• Minimum BSc Food Science or Nutrition with relevant Masters or PhD.
• Knowledge and experience of Lab/Pilot Plant Trial planning, operation and control.
• Ability to plan, organise and manage production trials across multiple technology platforms.
• Ability to progress projects through developments stages to successful launch.
• Proactive and enthusiastic attitude towards NPD and process development with a proven record of delivery of results.
• Strong communication and networking skills in order to liaise with multiple external organisations.
• Strong demonstrated technical competency across powder portfolio is essential.
• Strong cross functional and people relationship skills with the ability to build credibility within the business and influence key stakeholders as required.
• Team player with experience of delivering cross functional projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint).

• Project management of workstreams across dairy products, ingredients and process optimisation following Integrated Business Planning (IBP) / Stage gate processes and principles.
• Developing and evaluating both innovation and renovation projects and processes to deliver the Dairygold strategy in line with customer and market requirements.
• Facilitating pilot, scale up and production trial plans working closely with other business functions building and agreeing production trial protocols.
• Develop relationships with the commercial team and our customer base and ensure an insight driven development approach with proactive interaction providing problem solving solutions.
• An involvement as required into the Dairygold dairy powder Nutritional recipes/products to deliver the Dairygold strategy and customer and market requirements.
• Liaise with Regulatory and Compliance resources to ensure products, projects and recipes conform to current and future industry and target market standards.
• Work with Operational Technical and Process colleagues to ensure knowledge transfer, buy in to new or novel processes or products at an early stage.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key ingredient suppliers, service providers and research bodies.
• s part of the broader Dairy Ireland team help facilitate the successful growth of Dairygold's Nutritional dairy powders business in line with company objectives.

Dairygold is Ireland's largest farmer-owned co-operative. Our unique location, referenced as the Golden Vale, is home to nutrient rich pasture lands that stretch across the valleys of Munster, where our farmer shareholders produce quality-assured, naturally sourced raw materials. Combining our deep-rooted farming tradition with our nutritional expertise and technology, we have grown to be a global player that supplies the global market with the highest quality premium cheese and dairy ingredients.

With headquarters in Mitchelstown, Cork, and operations in other locations in Ireland, Europe and worldwide, Dairygold processes 1.48 billion litres of milk a year, with an annual turnover of €1.65 billion. The society is structured across three imperative divisions; food ingredients, agri business and retail, that drive and support our farmers and business.

• Be a part of 'Our Strategy Our Future 2030' which through significant investment in the appropriate infrastructure across the business has and continues to facilitate our growth ambitions.
• We offer our people an exciting and challenging career, with a supportive community of colleagues, and constant training and up-skilling opportunities. You will be working on exciting projects with exceptionally talented colleagues and teams.
• We offer competitive wage opportunities alongside our annual bonus scheme.
• We have a competitive company pension scheme. Dairygold match your contribution plus an extra 2% up to a maximum of 14% in total.
• We offer contributions towards healthcare.
• Company sick pay scheme
• We offer an Employee Assistance Program should any employee ever need support. Employee wellbeing initiatives are extremely important aspect for our co-operative's success.
• By supporting and inspiring our workers, we empower them to explore and discover their true potential.
• We recognise the need for a favourable work life balance.
• Paid family leave
• We pride ourselves on our culture and values. We work hard but we like to have some fun along the way too driven by our Sports and Social club.
• At Dairygold we are always focused on continuous improvement and innovation. All our colleagues are empowered to share new ideas.
• Zero Harm employee Safety initiatives
• Employee Service Awards

Dairygold is committed to a work environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and creates an open culture where everyone feels valued and can be themselves.

Dairygold believes that embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace benefits the organisation. Every employee brings their own experiences, background, work styles, capabilities and personal characteristics to work and Dairygold aims to create an environment that encourages a culture of 'Bring your whole self to work'.

Dairygold is an inclusive employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with a disability. Should you wish to request a reasonable accommodation, please email Savanna Dunlea sdunlea@dairygold.ie.

Please get in touch to start your rewarding journey with Dairygold today.

Closing date of application is Friday 6th November