Meat Processing Operations Manager

Jbs Australia; Corowa; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Pork Australia in Corowa, NSW is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a pork meat processing facility, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while developing the team.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, maintain regulatory compliance, and coordinate audits, with a focus on cost-efficient operations and alignment with JBS standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in meat processing operations and production environment.
• Knowledge of DAFF Meat Program requirements, Australian Standards, SQF, and Woolworths Manufacturing Standards.
• Proven ability to manage operations, control costs, and improve productivity.
• Strong analytical reporting skills and data interpretation.
• Excellent communication and leadership with teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimise quality, safety, productivity, and operational performance.
• Manage operational and capital budgets, monitor performance, and address variances to achieve business targets.
• Drive change, innovation, and effective people management, ensuring objectives for self and direct reports are achieved.
• Maintain regulatory compliance, licensing requirements, customer quality standards, and company safety expectations.
• Support and coordinate audits, reviews, and cost-effective maintenance activities with minimal impact on production.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and business requirements while contributing to broader organisational objectives.

Skills

Meat processing operations

Operations management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

People leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in meat processing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

About Us

JBS Pork Australia is Australia’s leading integrated agri‑food company, supplying high‑quality pork to domestic and export markets across a network of farming, processing and distribution sites in NSW and VIC. As part of the global JBS group, we offer diverse career paths and the chance to contribute to a sustainable, innovative protein business. Our mission is to be the best in all that we do - focused on superior products and services, trusted supplier partnerships, and a better future for our people.

About the Role

We are recruiting a Plant Manager to join the team at Corowa, NSW. You will be responsible for managing the overall operational requirements and performance of a Pork meat processing facility delivering high‑quality products in compliance with JBS safety Standards in an efficient workplace while developing our team members.

Your key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimise quality, safety, productivity, and operational performance.
• Manage operational and capital budgets, monitor performance, and address variances to achieve business targets.
• Drive change, innovation, and effective people management, ensuring objectives for self and direct reports are achieved.
• Maintain regulatory compliance, licensing requirements, customer quality standards, and company safety expectations.
• Support and coordinate audits, reviews, and cost‑effective maintenance activities with minimal impact on production.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and business requirements while contributing to broader organisational objectives.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or extensive experience in meat processing operations.
• Strong knowledge of Australian meat industry regulations, including DAFF Meat Program requirements, Approved Arrangements, Australian Standards, SQF, and Woolworths Manufacturing Standards.
• Proven ability to manage operations, control costs, improve productivity, and implement effective work systems.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with experience interpreting technical data and maintaining accurate records.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and people management skills, with the ability to influence and engage teams.
• Advanced computer skills, high attention to detail, confidentiality, flexibility to work varying hours, and a current driver's licence.