Careers

Do you want to be part of an exciting global business with over 61 years of history behind it?

Why not join our team!

Silver Hill Duck is a fast paced and dynamic workplace where we offer a progressive and supportive working environment, along with regular opportunities to progress your career within the company.

Silver Hill Duck recognises that the training and development of our employees is vital to the continued development and success of our business.

See below for current vacancies

Job Title: Farm Coordinator                                                                                            Reporting to: Farm Technical Manager

Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent                                                                         Location: Emyvale, Co. Monaghan

Key Accountabilities:

  • Organise and maintain files and databases in a confidential manner.
  • Manage farm technical communications including emails and phone calls.
  • Strategic planning of collections and deliveries across hatcheries and farms.
  • Collecting relevant data and information on the farms and pulling the data together.
  • General data input and farm administration.
  • Liaising with all relevant managers on 10 owned site and 25 contract growers.
  • Coordinating records for contract growers.
  • Dealing with day-to-day farm technical queries and issues.
  • Performance of other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Experience in an administrative setting desirable.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work with flexibility and track multiple processes.
  • Computer skills – you will need an excellent working knowledge of computer applications and software including Excel.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Ability to prioritise and work at pace to complete tasks effectively.

    Required Monday, Tuesday & Thursdays.

     

    For more information email hr@silverhillduck.com

      Job Title: Maintenance Manager                                                                                  Reporting to: Plant Manager

      Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent                                                                    Location: Emyvale, Co. Monaghan

      Key Accountabilities:

      • Works with management peers ensuring all maintenance and repair work is clearly prioritised and completed safely, effectively and in a timely manner.
      • Implementation of best practice in PM systems ensuring efficient operation of our refrigeration, production, facility and utilities equipment both within the factory and across our breeding and hatchery locations.
      • Ensure any audit findings relating to equipment or facilities are addressed and closed off in a timely manner.
      • Develop and report on critical KPI’s implementing corrective actions where required.
      • Implement appropriate CIP programs to demonstrate ongoing performance improvements in the maintenance function and how they positively impact the financial performance of the business.
      • Assess current / future capability requirements and develop an appropriate upskilling improvement / implementation plan, keeping the department training plan up to date.
      • Management of any personnel performance issues, lead performance reviews and implement individual training and on the job coaching / mentoring and support.
      • Management of external contractors to complete in-house maintenance and project / CAPEX / equipment installation / upgrade work to the required standards.
      • Working with the SMT to implement the strategic / day-to-day requirements of a modern high-performance facility involving Customers, Regulatory Authorities and Facility upgrades.
      • Ensure the Maintenance Team operates to the required EU / NI EHS and Hygiene standards. Where gaps exist, implement appropriate procedures, equipment and training to mitigate the risk.
      • Complete annual gap analysis of our PM systems and implement corrective actions where required.
      • Assist in Quality Assurance, Environmental or Health & Safety accident investigations, identifying the root cause, implementing and verifying corrective actions as required.
      • Responsible for cost management in the maintenance function, assessing annual budgets and updating as required on a monthly basis.
      • Performance of other related duties as assigned.

      Requirements:

      • Relevant trade / 3rd level qualification is essential i.e. fitter, mechanical engineer etc.
      • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in FMCG, Pharmaceutical or related industry at management / supervisory level.
      • Ability to work to a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the business.
      • Work well with other functions developing positive relationships to ensure the delivery of results.
      • Dealing with escalations efficiently and effectively.
      • Ability to work independently.

        We are looking for a competent Sales & Logistics Coordinator to oversee and facilitate the supply chain operations of our company. You will be a key member of our Sales team that helps to coordinate processes to achieve the effective distribution of goods.

        A great asset for a Sales & Logistics Coordinator is their communication and attention to detail skills. They should also be well-versed in supply chain management principles and practices. The ideal candidate will have great record-keeping abilities and a customer-oriented approach.

        The goal is to ensure the smooth operations of sales and logistics a variety of channels in various countries, aiming for maximum efficiency.

         

        Responsibilities

        • Collection and processing of customer orders from a wide variety of sales channels.
        • Coordinating transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments.
        • Responding to customer inquiries and referring clients to the proper channels
        • Reviewing purchase orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy.
        • Making special shipping arrangements as necessary.
        • Tracking and fixing shipping errors.
        • Preparing bills and invoices.
        • Ensuring that the quality of all services provided meets the required standards.
        • Developing processes that make the supply chain more efficient and organised.

         

        Requirements and skills

        • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
        • Experience as logistics coordinator is preferable.
        • Experience in customer service is desirable.
        • Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes.
        • Outstanding organisational and coordination skills.
        • Computer skills – you will need an excellent working knowledge of specific computer applications and software. Job involves using Microsoft Office, creating reports, entering data and answering emails.