Production Planning Specialist
We are seeking a Production Planning Specialist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has excellent analytical skills.
The Role
This role is responsible for ensuring accurate production planning, yield reporting, and performance analysis across the plant. You will be accountable for collecting, validating, and interpreting operational data to support regulatory, quality, and production standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Data Analysis & Reporting:
* Collate and analyze production and yield data to identify trends or variances.
* Assist maintaining accurate data for carcass breakdowns, primal recovery, and SKU outputs.
* Prepare daily and weekly production performance reports for management review.
* Track KPIs such as throughput, downtime, and utilization, highlighting areas for improvement.
2. Production Planning & Coordination:
* Assist with preparing daily and weekly production schedules across slaughter, boning, value-add, and packaging areas.
* Support the alignment of production plans with sales orders, inventory levels, and customer specifications.
* Liaise with operations, cold stores, logistics, and commercial teams to ensure smooth execution of the plan.
* Monitor product yields, recovery rates, and line performance to support accurate future planning.
* Help manage production adjustments based on raw material availability, labour, and equipment capacity.
* Assist in identifying and implementing planning or process improvements.
* Support initiatives to optimize carcass utilization, reduce waste, and improve cost efficiency.
* Participate in cross-department meetings to align production, sales, and inventory planning.
Required Skills & Qualifications
You will be successful in this role if you have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Experience in a planning, scheduling, or production support role, especially in a food or meat processing environment, is highly desirable.
Benefits
As a valued member of our team, you can expect a competitive salary package, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a supportive work environment.
Why Choose Us?
At our company, we are passionate about delivering premium quality products and providing exceptional customer service. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters innovation, sustainability, and animal welfare.