Operations & Production Graduate at Dawn Meats

Location: Waterford City Metropolitan District · The Municipal District of Comeragh · +6
Type: Full-time
Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Description

Dawn Meats, a leading meat processor with over €2 billion in annual revenue, is seeking an Operations & Production Graduate. The role involves immersive hands-on experience across various meat processing operations, focusing on production lines, quality assurance, supply chain management, and operational efficiency. Graduates will support daily production activities, monitor KPIs, participate in continuous improvement initiatives like Lean and Six Sigma, collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze production data, ensure compliance with safety standards, and contribute to automation and waste reduction projects.

Required Skills

Production Lines
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain
Operational Efficiency
Lean Six Sigma
Food Safety Standards

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications: 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.

About Dawn Meats

Dawn Meats

food companiesWaterford, Ireland

Dawn Meats is one of Europe's leading food companies, suppliers of choice to a range of leading local, national and international supermarket, foodservice and manufacturing businesses. Exporting to over 50 countries worldwide Dawn Meats offers its customers a comprehensive range of fresh, frozen and cooked meat products.