Abattoir Manager Full-Time

The primary purpose of the role is to be responsible for the management of the Abattoir to ensure optimum yield, efficiency and consistency.

This will primarily involve the following

• Planning and Execution of all day to day Abattoir staff activities;
• Supervision of Abattoir staff members to meet targets set by the business;
• Training and Upskilling of Abattoir Staff;
• Production Quality and Consistency.

The position will report to the Operational Director.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in food Processing or related field;
• Minimum of 5 years in a Chicken Abattoir;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in supervision of staff;
• Experience in Asset Care and Maintenance Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and execution of the Abattoir annual and quarterly plans to meet key performance indicators;
• Supervision, Training and Upskilling of Abattoir staff to meet set performance targets;
• Ensure Production Quality and Consistency;
• Work out and implement standard operating procedures for the Abattoir;
• Determine and implement improvements in the Abattoir production processes;
• Prepare and maintain production reports.

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of quality systems and standards;
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance;
• Knowledge of business, finance and management principles;
• Computer literate.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Self-Starter and self-motivated;
• Proactive;
• Excellent work ethics;
• Adaptable and flexible;
• Able to work under pressure;
• Impeccable time-management;
• Attentive to detail;
• Innovative.

Should you not hear back from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful .