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
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Upholds and shares our strong values and supports a positive team culture
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Communicates well
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Works well with others
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Is reliable and hardworking
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Demonstrate a positive, proactive and collaborative approach to work
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Perform well under pressure and consistently meet deadlines
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Preferably have previous lamb butchery knowledge (advantageous but not essential)
Responsibilities:
Your Main Duties will include:
We would love to hear from individuals who are hardworking and enthusiastic.
Your duties will include:
General Duties
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Maintain close communication with retail sites and the Group Planning Manager to understand and fulfil retail requirements.
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Achieve planning targets within set deadlines while upholding quality standards and cost control.
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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
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Produce accurate daily production plans using Excel and the internal Emydex system
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Maintain daily contact with retail sites and the Group Planning Manager to ensure optimal raw material stock levels.
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Input all planned sales volumes into the site’s production planner.
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Record and analyse daily KPI data, including yield performance and boning hall downtime.
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Monitor lamb origin requirements and coordinate with colleagues to secure specific origins when needed.
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Apply strong planning skills to implement processes, track progress, and drive efficiency.
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Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners.
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Communicate regularly with the Boning Hall Manager and supervisors, reviewing KPI performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
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Participate in system reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with organisational strategy.
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Meet the specifications and timescales required by both internal and external customers.
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Support the Commercial Manager in producing the weekly group lamb plan, highlighting potential challenges and contributing to solutions.
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Play a key role in new product set‑ups, attending meetings and updating planning systems for new SKUs.
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Maintain accurate historical planning data and produce relevant reports as required.
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Visit other Dunbia sites to provide support, share knowledge, and gain insight into wider group operations.
Qualifications:
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:
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Immediate Start – Join us right away and start making a difference from day one
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Weekly Pay – Reliable and fast payments for your hard work.
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Permanent, Full-Time and Part time Positions available – Stability and a long-term career with growth opportunities.
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Free Tea & Coffee – Stay refreshed during your shift.
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PPE Provided – Your safety matters; we supply all necessary protective equipment
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Long-Service Award – We value loyalty and recognize those who stay and grow with us
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Refer-a-Friend Scheme - Earn rewards for bringing great people into the team
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Progression Routes – Access to internal development pathways and apprenticeship opportunities
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for well-being and mental health
No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.
