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Production & Operations Graduate

Dawn Meats -
Rathdowney, County Laois

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Job details

Permanent | Graduate | Full-time

Qualifications

Food hygiene
Analysis skills
Quality assurance

Full job description

Overview:

Company: Dawn Meats

Job Title: Operations & Production Graduate

Location: Rathdowney Co. Laois

Reporting to: Site Operations Manager

Contract type: Full-Time/Permanent

Role Summary:

Dawn Meats is a premium meat processor and supplier of choice for a range of leading supermarket, foodservice and restaurant businesses. Established in 1980, Dawn Meats is an industry leader with annual revenues of over €4.5bn, employing over 12,000 staff in 13 countries and exporting to over 70 countries. We are recruiting for a Operations Graduate in our Rathdowney Production site in Co. Laois. As an Operations & Production Graduate, you will be immersed in the core functions of our meat processing operations. This rotational programme is designed to give you hands-on experience across production lines, quality assurance, supply chain, and operational efficiency. You’ll work closely with experienced professionals to learn how we deliver premium meat products while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and sustainability.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be based in our Rathdowney production facility and will:

Operate across all areas of production and operations;
Support daily production activities across lamb and /or beef processing lines.
Assist in monitoring and improving operational KPIs (yield, throughput, downtime, etc.).
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Logistics.
Analyse production data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and environmental standards.
Contribute to projects focused on automation, waste reduction, and energy efficiency.
Shadow team leaders and supervisors to understand leadership and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

What We’re Looking For

A recent graduate in Food Science, Agricultural Science, Agribusiness, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Passion for the food industry and a hands-on approach to learning.
Flexibility to work in a factory environment and adapt to shift patterns if required.
Knowledge of food safety standards and production processes is a plus.

What We Offer

Structured graduate development programme with mentoring and training.
Exposure to all aspects of meat production and operations.
Opportunities for career progression within a growing company.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
A supportive and inclusive work culture.

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