2026 Operations Internship Programme - Kerry Dairy Ireland

Operations Internship

Start date: January/March 2026; 6 months minimum 

Locations  

• Listowel 
• Charleville 

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Description and Responsibilities: 

You will have a fantastic opportunity to learn from our manufacturing experts within the business and get the experience of working cross functionally, which will build your cross-enterprise knowledge of the business. 
You will learn about the Kerry Dairy Ireland business drivers, measures, and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), its process capability, products, and customers. 

You will also:  

• Support the Site Strategic Agenda – bringing it to life on a day-to-day basis within your role. 
• Ensure the successful implementation and embedding of the Kerry Manufacturing Standard. 
• Learn how to become an empowered people leader 
• Work on projects from capital investment to process improvement initiatives ensuring that best practice project management principles are followed. 
• Facilitate and support management teams involved in major transformational projects. 
• Understand the role manufacturing has to play in contributing to our overall Sustainability agenda. 

Kerry Dairy Ireland Internship Programme: 

As a KDI intern, you will benefit from: 

• Meaningful work experience.
• Networking with other interns through events.
• Exposure to our Senior Leaders.
• Opportunities to demonstrate to our leaders how you have contributed to Kerry Dairy Ireland during your internship.
• Learning about our wider business. 

We are committed to the development of our Interns as we aim to convert Interns to Graduates. High performing interns will be given the opportunity to be considered for our Graduate Program before they complete their placement. 

What You Need to Apply 

• Studying Engineering, Food Science or related degree.
• Results Oriented.
• Motivated self-starters with the determination and drive to succeed.
• Exceptional communicators.
• Able to work well in a team and on their own.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Possess good organisational and time management skills. 

Discover Your Future with Kerry Dairy Ireland 

Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial retail presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence. 

With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiate our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers. 

Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities. 

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 28 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett. 

Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.