Junior Operations Data Analyst - Boning Hall & Abattoir
Kepak Group Watergrasshill, Municipal District of Cobh, Ireland
Food and Beverage Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The role involves collecting and validating operational production data to prepare accurate KPI reports for the Boning Hall and Abattoir departments. You will work closely with management to analyze production variances, identify trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates should possess strong numerical and analytical skills with intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. A qualification in Data Analytics, Business, Statistics, Supply Chain, or Food Science is desirable, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Benefits
Full description
About Kepak:
Kepak Group is an Irish company and one of Europe’s leading meat processors. Kepak have a portfolio of market leading brands including Rustlers, Big Al’s, John Stone, Stript Snacks and Celtic Beef. At Kepak, our ambition to grow as a business is equalled only by our ambition to grow the careers and personal satisfaction of our people.
This is a data-focused operational support role within the Boning Hall and Abattoir departments. In this role, you will play a key part in helping the operation understand and improve its performance through accurate data and reporting.
What to expect in the job?
- Collect and validate operational production data, ensuring accuracy across reporting systems.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reports covering production performance, yield, throughput, labour efficiency, rework, and waste.
- Maintain and update reporting tools, including spreadsheets, databases, and dashboards.
- Working closely with supervisors and management to monitor Work Orders and production results.
- Analyse production variances, downtime, rework, and operational losses to identify trends and issues.
- Produce reports, charts, and presentations using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and reporting.
- Communicate findings clearly to supervisors and management and support operational meetings when required.
Working hours:
Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5 pm (approximately)
Note: This factory is located in an area that is not easily accessible by public transport.
What we need from you?
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Good attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Basic to good skills in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Ability to organise, analyse, and present data effectively
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A curious and analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Ability to question and validate data when inconsistencies arise
- Experience in manufacturing, food production, warehouse, or administrative environments is advantageous
- Qualification in Data Analytics, Business, Statistics, Supply Chain, Food Science, or a related field is desirable
- Portuguese/Polish speaking is advantageous but not required.
What can we offer you?
- Discounted health insurance
- Contributory Pension scheme
- Subsidised canteen
- Culture-conscious canteen with free lunch once a month
- Free parking
- Cash sales available
- Flexibility of holiday planning
- Permanent contract
- Career progression
- Further education support policy
- Study Leave Policy
- Dedicated learning and development team
- Wellbeing initiatives regularly across the group
- Bike to work scheme
- Formal recognition initiatives and team awards in place
- Additional service leave days
- Family leave options
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Note: This factory is located in an area that is not easily accessible by public transport.
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