Meat Processing Plant Manager Growth and Change Leader

JBS Australia Pty Limited; Corowa; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Pork Australia in Corowa, NSW seeks a Plant Manager to oversee a pork meat processing facility, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while developing the team.

You will manage performance against budgets, drive improvements, maintain compliance with DAFF Meat Program requirements and Woolworths Manufacturing Standards, and lead a skilled workforce. Strong leadership and analytical abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of meat processing operations and related standards.
• Ability to manage performance, budgets, and continuous improvement.
• Strong reporting skills and data interpretation.
• Excellent leadership, communication and people management abilities.
• Advanced computer skills and attention to detail.

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

Regulatory compliance leadership

Operations management

Cost control and budgeting

Data analysis and reporting

People leadership and communication

Australian meat industry regulations

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or extensive meat processing experience

Job description

JBS Pork Australia in Corowa, NSW seeks a Plant Manager to oversee a pork meat processing facility, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while developing the team.

You will manage performance against budgets, drive improvements, maintain compliance with DAFF Meat Program requirements and Woolworths Manufacturing Standards, and lead a skilled workforce. Strong leadership and analytical abilities are essential.