Assistant GM, Multi-Species Food Manufacturing - Path to GM

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; England; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym on site

Medical and dental services

Cycle to Work scheme

ULEV scheme

33 days annual leave

On site gym facilities

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists is assisting with an opportunity for an Assistant General Manager at a multi-species abattoir and food manufacturing facility in Staffordshire. You will support the General Manager, oversee daily operations across slaughter, processing and value-added production, and drive safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

This development-focused role develops leadership toward a General Manager position, with responsibility for performance, cost control, and

Qualifications

• Experience in abattoir, meat processing or food manufacturing operations.
• Ability to lead production teams and drive performance.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory compliance (HACCP, BRCGS/SALSA).
• Aiming to develop towards General Manager, with relevant qualifications (Food Science, Agriculture, Operations Management, HACCP, IOSH, NEBOSH).

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in leading day-to-day site operations across slaughter, butchery and food production.
• Deputise for the General Manager when required, taking responsibility for overall site performance and leadership teams.
• Oversee production activities to optimise throughput, yield, efficiency and cost control.
• Support production planning in line with customer demand and supply chain requirements.
• Lead operational meetings and contribute to KPI reviews and performance improvement plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Support compliance with food safety, HACCP, BRCGS, SALSA, animal welfare and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, traceability, product integrity and audit readiness.
• Support the delivery of strong animal welfare standards and ethical livestock handling practices.
• Assist with health and safety management, risk assessments, investigations and training initiatives.
• Monitor operational costs, labour efficiency and key performance metrics.
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and identifying opportunities for cost improvements.
• Lead, coach, and develop teams across production, hygiene, maintenance and quality functions.
• Support relationships with customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with maintenance planning, equipment reliability and site improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

NVQ Level 2

Scottish NVQ Level 2

Job description

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists is assisting with an opportunity for an Assistant General Manager at a multi-species abattoir and food manufacturing facility in Staffordshire. You will support the General Manager, oversee daily operations across slaughter, processing and value-added production, and drive safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

This development-focused role develops leadership toward a General Manager position, with responsibility for performance, cost control, and