Description:
Are you a hands-on Production Manager with extensive experience in meat processing and butchery operations? We are seeking a highly skilled and practical individual to lead our production team. This role is ideal for someone with strong meat-cutting expertise, a background in meat pricing, yield management, and operational efficiency, and a minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
Key Requirements:
Minimum 10 years of experience in meat processing, starting as a butcher before progressing into management Certificate or Diploma in Production Management Expertise in meat-cutting and portioning, with the ability to train and develop staff Strong experience in yield management, meat pricing, and costing Hands-on production floor leadership, not just office-based management. Experience in boning hall design, layout planning, and extension projects Ability to implement changeovers from FQ to HQ and streamline operations Knowledge of cross-training strategies to create a flexible workforce Experience in efficiency optimization and process improvementKey Responsibilities:
Oversee end-to-end meat processing operations, ensuring efficiency and quality Manage butchery teams, providing training in meat-cutting techniques and processing methods Implement line layout improvements, ensuring optimal workflow Maintain high-yield efficiencies and oversee meat pricing and costing Supervise boning hall extensions and facility layouts Drive cross-training initiatives to create a multi-skilled workforce Lead operational changeovers from Forequarter (FQ) to Hindquarter (HQ) processing Monitor and improve production efficiencies and cost controls Ensure food safety, hygiene, and compliance with HACCP
01 Apr 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za