Milk Solids Growth Specialist

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Milk Solids Growth Specialist

Hybrid working

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.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile

The Milk Solids Growth Specialist reports into the Milk Solids Growth Manager and is responsible for growing milk solids production with suppliers through developing and implementing nutritional programmes as well as educating farmer facing teams in their region on The Tirlán Milks Solids Growth Programme.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Tirlán Milk Solids Growth Programme in a geographical region.
• Use milk data analysis to identify target suppliers with potential to improve milk solids.
• Develop and implement farm specific nutritional plans to optimize milk solids production which will range from indoor diet formulation to improved grassland management.
• Advocate and prioritize grass utilization in the cows’ diets to increase milk solids.
• Work closely with milk suppliers to understand their herd management practices.
• Provide expert advice and support to farmers on nutritional best practices.
• Monitor and analyze milk solids production data to assess the effectiveness of nutritional strategies and make necessary adjustments.
• Prepare detailed reports on herd performance and nutritional status.
• Educate suppliers on the principles of ruminant nutrition and its impact on milk solids production.
• Organize workshops and training sessions to disseminate knowledge and best practices to both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with farmer facing team in your region to continuously upskill the team in best nutritional practices.
• Work with marketing to promote The Tirlán Milk Solids Programme in their area.
• Ensure all nutritional programmes comply with relevant regulations and industry standards.

Requirements

• Experience of working in the agricultural or animal nutrition industries
• Working knowledge of EU legislation governing feed materials and feed additives in animal nutrition
• Experience of using formulation software packages for animal nutrition
• Experience in best grass land management practices

We offer

• Hybrid working
• Company Car
• Free parking incl. EV charging – where applicable
• On-site gym free to use for employees
• Parenting and reflection room
• Bike to work scheme
• Work/life balance and collaborative work culture
• Career progression opportunities

About us

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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