2014Glanbia Graduate Programme

Glanbia’s core strength is our people and our Irish Graduate Programme is a key element in building our high calibre talent base.

Innovation is at the heart of Glanbia’s success. We want graduates of the highest potential that have the skills and vision to succeed and excel in a fast paced business environment.

We invest heavily in the Programme and we welcome and encourage the energy, enthusiasm and fresh ideas that our new graduates bring to the organisation. The Programme provides high quality training and development for all successful candidates who will develop skills while working across our global operations in a highly supportive environment.

This is no ordinary Graduate Programme. That’s why we’re looking for extraordinary people to experience it.

If you think that you have the potential then apply for the Glanbia Graduate Programme today.

Siobhán TalbotSiobhán Talbot Group Managing Director Designate

Do you relish a challenge and wish to be part of a top class team? Do you have the dedication to strive for excellence and shape the future of a global organisation?

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The Glanbia Graduate Programme is a key element in recruiting top talent to support the operation, commercial and innovation functions throughout the Group. We require confident individuals who are highly motivated with the energy and enthusiasm to deliver projects and results. Having a team ethic and flexible approach is essential for a prospective Glanbia graduate.

The Graduate Programme

The Programme is structured to provide you with an opportunity to develop your capabilities on a number of assignments over a two to three year period (sector dependent). By taking time to understand the type of experience you are looking for, Glanbia can tailor an assignment that is unique to your specific strengths and qualifications.

Glanbia is aware that the move from college to corporate life can be daunting so we provide support to you throughout the Programme. Professional development courses are augmented by mentoring from experienced colleagues that will help you progress in your chosen career. The Glanbia Graduate Programme looks for participants that are willing to take initiative and show responsibility and leadership while working within a team from the very outset.

In addition to our Irish locations we have placement opportunities in the US, Asia, Germany and the UK. Each placement is tailored to develop strengths and fast track your development. The Programme is renowned for offering graduates key roles in challenging projects in a dynamic and fast moving environment.

The Glanbia Graduate Programme attracts and recruits talent to sustain the future development of the organisation. Following the Programme, the majority of graduates go on to develop successful careers within the organisation.

Graduate Training and DevelopmentWe recognise the importance of continuous development. The following training and development runs throughout the Programme:

• Role Specific Training ensures the graduate is fully prepared for the responsibilities and goals set out for them

• Management Development Training provided in conjunction with the IMI (Irish Management Institute) is also an integral part of the Graduate Programme

• Finance/Accounting Qualification Professional qualification for ACA, CIMA, ACCA or CPA for our Accounting graduates, and a Diploma in Accounting and Business for our non-accounting graduates

Glanbia Graduate Programme 2014

Graduate Disciplines Required• Engineering: Mechanical, Process and Chemical

• IT: Computer Science, Web Development/Digital Media, Business Information Systems, e-Commerce

• Marketing

• Accounting and Finance

• Business/Commerce/Supply Chain

• Food Science

• Nutritional Science

• Agricultural Science

• Human Resources

The ideal candidate will: • Have a minimum 2.1 Honours Degree

• Possess a record of high achievement and delivery

• Be a proven self-starter with drive and determination to succeed

• Be internationally mobile

• Have ability to work in a team and on own initiative

• Have excellent leadership and communication skills

and preferably:• Full clean drivers license

• European or other international language

Do you have what we are looking for?

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Work/Life Balance

Smooth integration with your new colleagues is a very important element of the Graduate Programme. The Glanbia Sports and Social Club is a fantastic way to get to know your colleagues in more informal settings. The club organises a number of events throughout the year — from the ‘all graduate’ Glanbia tag rugby team to weekend trips to bond with new overseas colleagues — being part of the Glanbia team allows you to explore a range of activities.

Glanbia graduates have skied in the Rockies, rafted down Snake River, Idaho and hiked Yellowstone National Park while working in our US sites. These outings have been a great way to meet new colleagues, make new friends and enjoy new experiences. Glanbia employees also play a central role in our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and across the globe we have climbed, cycled, ran, golfed, baked and dieted to raise money for good causes!

Participating in the Glanbia Graduate Programme gives you numerous professional and personal opportunities to gain a broad range of experiences across several different positions, divisions and countries.

Any exciting and meaningful career needs to be matched with opportunities for exploring new personal horizons and spending time with friends and family. The Glanbia Graduate Programme champions a work/life balance that allows participants to optimise their professional and personal development.

Compensation and Benefits

This Programme will afford you the opportunity to live and work abroad. While working abroad we will also provide you with private medical cover, access to a car and an annual flight back to Ireland. Glanbia look for graduates that are willing to travel and explore new roles.

Core Benefits include:• Competitive Salary

• Subsidised Exam Support

• Professional Subscriptions

• Role Specific Training and Development

• Personal and Management Skills Development

• Diploma in Accounting and Business for non-accounting graduates

• Visa process is taken care of by Glanbia

• Accommodation provided for overseas placement

• Employee Health Screening

• Discounted Health Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Glanbia Employee Discount Card

Left to Right : Aaron Ward, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, TCD, 2012; Maria O’Carroll, Business and Human Resources, UL 2010, Masters in Business and Human Resources, WIT 2011; Bryan Leahy, Bachelor of Business Studies (Accounting), UL, 2012.

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Our GraduatesAccounting

Killian Healy Commerce, UCC, 2009; MBS in Human Resource Management, UL, 2011

I joined the Glanbia Graduate Programme in June 2013. My first placement was in the Glanbia Shared Services Centre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, where I got an

introduction to the organisation by working on in-house projects for various business units within the Glanbia group.

In September, I moved to Group Treasury in Glanbia’s headquarters in Kilkenny. In this position I am assisting with the preparation of the daily borrowing reports, daily and weekly cash flow reports and the payments process. The work has been challenging and varied and such exposure in different areas allows me to work alongside more senior colleagues. This provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience from more experienced professionals within the Group.

The Glanbia Graduate Programme is extremely supportive of completing professional examinations. As part of the Programme, I have chosen to complete the ACCA professional accountancy exams and am currently in the process of sitting these examinations.

Ruth McGuinness Accounting & Finance, DCU, 2010

I am currently in my 3rd year with Glanbia and have been working in Chicago as a Financial Analyst with Optimum Nutrition for the past 18 months. The wealth of experience in preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and a variety of other ad-hoc tasks all definitely helped when I was preparing for my FAEs this year!

Working in the US has been a fantastic experience. There’s never a shortage of fun things to do in Chicago, with festivals all summer and skiing in the winter. It’s an excellent opportunity to travel the US that I have taken full advantage of!

Prior to Chicago I worked in our head office in Kilkenny and our Shared Services Centre in Dungarvan. A number of graduates, from varying disciplines, start together and new colleagues are more than willing to help you. This really helps you settle into working life and makes the whole transition less daunting. Managers will take the time to sit with you and give you background and insight into decisions and tasks. There’s a real sense that people are invested in your experience and future.

Glanbia is offering excellent career opportunities on our 2014 Graduate Programme to high performing Accounting and Finance Graduates. This is a fantastic opportunity to train towards becoming an ICAI/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant. The Programme offers a tremendous opportunity to gain responsibility early in your career, it provides on the job training from day one and offers the prospect to progress within one of Ireland’s most successful indigenous companies.

Our Graduates

Gavin McCarthy Economics and Social Studies, TCD, 2010; MSc Marketing Practice, Smurfit, 2011

I am a Marketing Graduate currently based in Chicago with Optimum Nutrition. My first placement was in the Marketing Department of Glanbia Agribusiness based in Kilkenny where I helped evolve the business’ digital strategy.

From my own experience I believe the Glanbia Graduate Programme is second to none in helping graduates gain the experience and skills needed to succeed in your career. I have had numerous opportunities throughout my placement to present to senior management. This access gives young graduates the opportunity to learn from experienced Executives within the Group.

Glanbia produces complex ingredients, solutions and products through innovation. We are looking for high performance Process, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering students to join our Graduate Programme to further improve and optimise what we do.

Our Programme gives engineers great experience in time, project and budget management. Additional courses such as Lean Six Sigma training, management and professional development courses can be availed of. The range of our offerings and the breath of our brands mean we have high profile and exciting opportunities across the globe.

At Glanbia you will work within a team of highly qualified colleagues who will share their deep technical insights with you while working on challenging projects. You will be given responsibility at an early stage and our Programme is structured to have you rotated through different business units and geographies. Each new position will give you new challenges and responsibilities and offers a steep learning curve for your career development.

Marketing

Engineering

“The Glanbia Graduate Programme is extremely supportive of graduates in their professional development.”

Left to Right: Stephen Murphy, Chemical & Process Engineering, UCC, 2012; Aine O’Connell, Chemical & Process Engineering, CIT, 2007 and Shane Carey, Mechanical Engineering, CIT, 2013 at work in Glanbia’s Whey Protein Isolate Plant.

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Food Science

Tim Hill Food Science, UCD, 2011

Like every final year Food Science student the question I had was “what should I do next?” All I wanted was to go and join the working world! Throughout my time in college Glanbia was always referenced as an example of a successful indigenous, global company. After conducting some research I realised Glanbia was a perfect fit for me.

As a Glanbia graduate I was lucky enough to have worked in Ireland and the US. I worked in the Glanbia Collaboration Centre based in Twin Falls, Idaho, where I was part of the Glanbia Ingredient Technologies team that developed Optisol 3000, an egg substitute that won a prestigious IFT Innovation Award in 2013.

Working with such a talented research and development team was a challenging but ultimately rewarding opportunity and I developed news skills and improved existing ones. The Glanbia Graduate Programme expects participants to step outside their comfort zone and contribute strongly. The personal development ethos is supported by a wide range of training courses offered by Glanbia – management training course and accounting courses are just some of the opportunities provided by the Graduate Programme.

The Glanbia Graduate Programme is not just a job, it’s a tool to allow you develop your career in whatever direction you want. It provides you with the support required when starting out in the professional environment and makes that transition from university to work life very easy.

Mark O’Leary Business Information Systems, UCC, 2012

Starting in Glanbia in August 2012, I really wasn’t sure what to expect but it soon became obvious that a huge number of opportunities exist in a company as diverse and innovative as Glanbia. As a Glanbia graduate you’re part of a team from day one. I was expected to contribute but I was also offered as much training, support and guidance as I could ever have hoped for. Within weeks I was given the opportunity to travel to Copenhagen as part of my training and development plan and a few months later I worked on assignments in both London and Chicago.

Aidan O’Neill Business Information Systems, UCC, 2012

I am currently a Graduate Programmer working mainly with SAP and its proprietary language ABAP. Working as an ABAP Programmer has afforded me the opportunity to learn about the workings of a multitude of different modules in SAP. I work with an experienced developer who is able to tutor and pass his knowledge onto me. As part of the Graduate Programme I can take part in numerous training courses as well as a chance to further my own academic qualifications, such as by taking the ACCA exams. In my first 12 months I have worked on projects in the UK, Germany and India.

IT and Computer Science

Glanbia is offering excellent career opportunities on our 2014 Graduate Programme to high-performing IT and Computer Science Graduates. We are looking for graduates with a Minimum 2.1 Honours Degree in IT, Computer Science or related disciplines. The Graduate Programme will provide graduates with full training and experience using state-of-the-art SAP technology. The Programme offers graduates a real opportunity to gain responsibility early in their careers and progress within the organisation.

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The Application Process

If you are interested in applying for a position on our Graduate Programme, please visit www.glanbia.com and complete the online application form.

Useful Tips• Use your application form as a starting point for your

preparation — attention to detail is key. Mistakes i.e. spelling errors will always give a poor impression.

• Be prepared to speak about your interests, hobbies, work experience and college life. Do not include information which is not true, this can easily be discovered with probing questions in an interview.

• What motivates you to become a part of Glanbia is vital. Be capable of speaking about why you wish to work with Glanbia in your chosen role.

• When answering questions use examples relevant from work experience, college and everyday life.

• Be up-to-date on current affairs and Glanbia’s recent business developments.

• Greet your interviewer with a smile and a firm handshake. Be sure to ask any questions you may have at the end of the interview.

• Business dress is always appropriate for an interview.

The Recruitment ProcessOct 2013 – Nov 2013• Finance and Accounting applications

Oct 2013 – Jan 2014• Glanbia accept all other applications

Nov 2013 – Mar 2014• Aptitude tests• Interviews• Selection and Offers

Glanbia employees rafting in Idaho during the summer of 2013

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2014Glanbia Graduate Programme