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Production Planner

Dunbia -
Carmarthenshire

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Permanent | Full-time
14 days ago

Benefits

Employee assistance programme
Referral programme

Qualifications

Butchery

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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)

Responsibilities

Your Main Duties will include:

We would love to hear from individuals who are hardworking and enthusiastic.
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.

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:

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.

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