Production Operative

About the role

Kerry is hiring a Production Operative for its team in Omagh, Co. Tyrone. This is a permanent, full-time position with 12-hour shifts on a rotating days-and-nights pattern.

Work location

You will be based at Kerry’s Omagh site, where the team produces products for a range of brands, including ice creams, cream and cream alternatives, custards, and yoghurt beverages. The site employs around 90 people and offers onsite parking, a canteen, and a free ice cream machine. It is also conveniently located near the A5/A32 and bus stops, approximately a 5-minute walk away.

What the role involves

• Operating on the production line in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Spotting production problems, taking action where possible, and escalating them promptly.
• Checking incoming materials to confirm they meet required standards.
• Verifying that materials and the production line are ready before work starts.
• Preparing production lines and carrying out product or process changeovers as per SOPs.
• Making sure safety measures, hygiene requirements, equipment, tools, and other resources are set up and available for production.
• Accurately entering and gathering operational information in SAP.
• Passing products to the next stage of the process once ready.
• Completing autonomous maintenance tasks when needed.
• Performing quality checks and documenting the results correctly.

What you’ll need

The successful candidate is expected to bring manufacturing experience, preferably from a production setting, along with a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Strong English communication skills are essential, as are good written, verbal, and numerical abilities. You should also be comfortable diagnosing issues, solving problems, and adapting flexibly to support different production tasks.

Why join Kerry

• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• A supportive team culture focused on safety and continuous improvement.
• Access to an employee benefits platform with savings and offers across retail, travel, utilities, and more.
• Matched pension contributions of up to 10%.
• Employee Assistance Program covering emotional, physical, nutritional, and financial wellbeing.
• Recognition through Kerry’s global Inspiring People program.
• Annual opportunity to provide feedback through OurVoice.
• Access to OurShare, Kerry’s employee share plan, with enrolment available once a year.
• One paid day each year for volunteering through MyCommunity.

About Kerry

Kerry Taste & Nutrition works with customers around the world to shape the future of food and beverage. The company develops healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products for billions of consumers across the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Kerry’s vision is to be its customers’ most valued partner in sustainable nutrition, while offering employees opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute in a global environment.

Recruitment notice

Kerry does not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless a terms of business agreement is already in place. No recruiter fee will be paid in these circumstances. This policy also applies to CVs or profiles sent directly to Kerry hiring managers. If speculative profiles are submitted, Kerry may contact those candidates directly and consider them for current or future roles without any financial liability to the agency.