Lamb Processing Plant Manager: Safety, Yield & Compliance

Randstad; City of Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is recruiting a Plant Manager to oversee end-to-end operations at a leading lamb processing facility in Victoria. You will direct slaughter, boning, packaging, dispatch and logistics to ensure safety, quality and profitability.

The role demands strong leadership, capability to manage budgets, drive Lean improvements and ensure compliance with food safety, export and WHS standards while developing a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Direct experience with lamb processing is required.
• 2+ years leading large teams in lamb processing or manufacturing.
• Extensive leadership in meat processing or primary protein operations.
• Proven track record in budget management, cost control and yield optimization.
• Deep expertise in food safety compliance and WHS standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily plant workflows to hit production targets and optimize yields.
• Lead quality and food safety audits, regulatory compliance and corrective actions.
• Champion WHS policies and risk assessments.
• Recruit and develop supervisors and staff to sustain safety and performance.
• Oversee supply chain, inventory and cold storage dispatch.
• Partner with maintenance and engineering to minimize downtime and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Operational Leadership

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Lean Process Improvement

Food Safety WHS

Job description

Randstad is recruiting a Plant Manager to oversee end-to-end operations at a leading lamb processing facility in Victoria. You will direct slaughter, boning, packaging, dispatch and logistics to ensure safety, quality and profitability.

The role demands strong leadership, capability to manage budgets, drive Lean improvements and ensure compliance with food safety, export and WHS standards while developing a high-performing team.