Supply Chain & Manufacturing Technology CoE Manager

Supply Chain & Manufacturing Technology

Centre of Excellence Manager

Hybrid working model

Tirlán

Tirlán, currently partnering with a 3rd party service provider for the provision of IT services, is about to embark on a significant IT transformation programme to stand up its own IT capability. The initial focus will be on enabling projects and will involve close collaboration with our partner. This will require a number of new and exciting roles to join the Tirlán IT team, working in a dynamic & collaborative environment.

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.

Overview

Reporting to the Head of IT, this role will lead the CoE for applications across core business domains including Operations, Supply Chain and Quality & Compliance, ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The Supply Chain & Manufacturing Technology CoE Manager will have overall responsibility for driving innovation, standardisation, and governance across application landscapes, enabling Tirlan to deliver high-performing, scalable, and compliant solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute the roadmap for mid-office applications, aligned with Tirlan’s business strategy

Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for digital transformation and process optimisation

Application Ownership & Governance

Oversee lifecycle management of key applications supporting Operations, Supply Chain and Quality & Compliance

Ensure robust governance, documentation, and change control processes are in place

Manage relationships with external strategic partners and vendors

Team & Stakeholder Management

Lead a cross-functional team of analysts

Act as the primary liaison for applications between IT and the relevant business functions, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Promote best practices, standardisation, and reuse across application platforms

Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate

Operational Excellence

Ensure robust support, maintenance, and enhancement processes are in place

Monitor and report on platform performance, usage, and KPIs

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure platforms comply with internal policies, GDPR, and other relevant regulations

Manage risk through proactive monitoring, vendor management, and incident response planning

Project Delivery

Support project planning, resource allocation, and delivery of initiatives within scope, time, and budget

Provide oversight and guidance on solution design and integration

Benefits Realisation

Work with business stakeholders to ensure that the benefits of technology investments are fully realised and aligned with business goals.

Key Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Systems, or related field

Relevant certifications in SAP, HRIS, or digital platforms desirable

5 years + experience in a similar role, managing enterprise applications in a manufacturing or agri-food environment

Strong understanding of mid-office functions and their technology requirements

Experience with SAP S4Hana, MES, LIMS, and other relevant platforms

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage vendor relationships

Strategic thinker with hands-on technical capability

Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience in the agri-food or cooperative sector advantageous

Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g. ISO, GMP, HACCP), digital transformation programmes, and knowledge of data privacy and compliance frameworks desirable

Strong team player with a growth mindset

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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