Progress at the Kilkenny Cheese factory in Belview continues apace, with the facility set to receive its first delivery of Irish milk in January of next year

Project Director Rick Nally explains to Overherd that as can be seen from the photo above, “the building envelope is now complete on the main process areas, while the internal finishes are nearing completion in preparation for the installation of the processing equipment over the summer. We now have a very busy site, with over 350 people on site on any given day.”

The Kilkenny Cheese Operational Readiness team have been busy working through a long list of items to ensure that the facility is up and running in time for the 2024 peak milk season. Strategic Programmes Manager Philip McCabe explains “we have a wide-ranging programme encompassing Production, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, EHS, Finance, IT, HR and more. Each of the areas needs to be ready to hit the ground running in early 2024. We are now entering a very busy phase of the Operational Readiness Plan.”

To ensure the first Gouda and Edam roll out of the facility on time, it’s crucial that the right people with the right skills join the team in Belview. Philip told Overherd that, “along with construction ramping up, our recruitment drive is also in full swing. All roles at Kilkenny Cheese Limited are advertised at www.kilkennycheese.ie and any Tirlán employee who refers a successful candidate could earn up to €2,500 in a referral bonus.”

If you have any questions about KCL / Project Orange, feel free to contact Philip directly