Production Planner

Overview

Join Our Team:
Supporting Farmers, Strengthening the Rural Economy, and Feeding the Nation!

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Production Planner to join the Commercial Department at our Llanybydder site. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in creating daily production plans, analysing raw material requirements, and ensuring we consistently deliver exceptional service to our valued customers.

Who We're Looking For:

We would love to hear from individuals who enjoy working with others, taking pride in doing things properly and feel comfortable following procedures in a regulated environment.

You'll be someone who

• Upholds and shares our strong values and supports a positive team culture
• Communicates well
• Works well with others
• Is reliable and hardworking
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive and collaborative approach to work
• Perform well under pressure and consistently meet deadlines
• Preferably have previous lamb butchery knowledge (advantageous but not essential)

Your Main Duties will include:

We would love to hear from individuals who are hardworking and enthusiastic, to work on a twilight shift. Your duties will include:

General Duties

• Maintain close communication with retail sites and the Group Planning Manager to understand and fulfil retail requirements.
• Achieve planning targets within set deadlines while upholding quality standards and cost control.
• Ensure excellent housekeeping and adherence to Quality, Health & Safety, and all company policies, collaborating with relevant departments to resolve any issues promptly and effectively

Production Planning Duties

• Produce accurate daily production plans using Excel and the internal Emydex system
• Maintain daily contact with retail sites and the Group Planning Manager to ensure optimal raw material stock levels.
• Input all planned sales volumes into the site’s production planner.
• Record and analyse daily KPI data, including yield performance and boning hall downtime.
• Monitor lamb origin requirements and coordinate with colleagues to secure specific origins when needed.
• Apply strong planning skills to implement processes, track progress, and drive efficiency.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Communicate regularly with the Boning Hall Manager and supervisors, reviewing KPI performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in system reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with organisational strategy.
• Meet the specifications and timescales required by both internal and external customers.
• Support the Commercial Manager in producing the weekly group lamb plan, highlighting potential challenges and contributing to solutions.
• Play a key role in new product set-ups, attending meetings and updating planning systems for new SKUs.
• Maintain accurate historical planning data and produce relevant reports as required.
• Visit other Dunbia sites to provide support, share knowledge, and gain insight into wider group operations.

Why Work With Us? By joining us, you're not just taking a job – you're becoming part of a company that values its employees, its local community, and the food we produce. This is a great opportunity to build your career in the food industry and be part of a team that's making a real difference!

What We Offer:

• Immediate Start – Join us right away and start making a difference from day one
• Weekly Pay – Reliable and fast payments for your hard work.
• Permanent, Full-Time and Part time Positions available – Stability and a long-term career with growth opportunities.
• Free Tea & Coffee – Stay refreshed during your shift.
• PPE Provided – Your safety matters; we supply all necessary protective equipment
• Long-Service Award – We value loyalty and recognize those who stay and grow with us
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme - Earn rewards for bringing great people into the team
• Progression Routes – Access to internal development pathways and apprenticeship opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for well-being and mental health

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.