Boning Hall Supervisor

Kepak Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Scotland is seeking a responsible and experienced individual to oversee Boning Hall Operatives. The role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards, coordinating departmental activities, and managing staff to deliver products that meet client specifications. Previous experience in a high-volume meat processing factory is essential, alongside strong people management skills and the ability to communicate effectively.

Benefits

31 days annual leave per year

25% Discount in our Butcher Shop

Employee Discount Platform

Refer a Friend Scheme - £500 bonus

Free Car Parking

Subsidised Canteen

Long Service Awards

Bike to Work Scheme

Training and Development

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a high-volume meat processing factory essential.
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
• Adaptable to change and production demands.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Boning Hall Operatives' compliance to production standards.
• Coordinate department activities to produce safe, quality products.
• Promote and encourage staff to deliver quality products.

Skills

Meticulous attention to detail

People management and influencing skills

Problem solving skills

Flexibility to meet daily production targets

Manual handling ability and awareness

Fluent English

Computer literate, particularly in Microsoft Office

Job description

Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand‑selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for all Boning Hall Operatives ensuring consistency and compliance to boning, butchering, trimming, packing and finishing requirements for red meat for sale and consumption, in accordance with client specifications and Company SOP’s. Responsible for the co‑ordination of the department activities to produce safe, quality products to agreed quantities and deadlines in a clean and hygienic environment.

• Demonstrate and monitor compliance to Company’s PPE requirements, knife safety requirements, hygiene and quality standards, department SOP’s and customer specifications
• Maintain superior understanding and knowledge of customer specifications, yields and margins
• Roll out specification/task changes and/or new customer requirements to all Boning Hall Operatives ensuring full understanding and compliance
• Familiar with daily production plan, working with team to set up line, completing relevant checks and ensuring materials are ready to use
• Complying with quality specifications and understanding yield values
• Minimising and reporting of waste appropriately
• Cooperate and assist with internal and external audits as required, implementing any corrective and preventative actions
• Continual improvement and reporting on section throughput, efficiencies, costs etc
• Promote and encourage staff to deliver a quality product on a consistent basis by leading by example
• Staff management for annual leave, absence, disciplinary and grievance processes, with support as required from management
• Monitoring and identifying team training requirements, providing coaching, mentoring or delegating further training as required
• Working with management to identify and develop talent and high performers, including succession planning
• Any other duties as instructed by management and within the competency of the post holder

Skills / Experience

• Meticulous attention to detail essential
• Extensive understanding of Company’s SOP’s and customer specifications
• People management and influencing skills essential
• Previous experience working in a high‑volume meat processing factory essential
• Manual handling ability and awareness
• Fluent English, ability to communicate well in written and oral form with multi‑nationals on all levels essential
• Flexibility to meet daily production targets
• Consistent approach and strong work ethic
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
• Adaptable to change and production demands
• Problem solving skills, lateral thinker
• Computer literate, particularly in Microsoft Office packages, such as Excel
• Passion for food

Benefits

• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation)
• 25% Discount in our Butcher Shop
• Employee Discount Platform – All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands
• Refer a Friend Scheme – Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group
• Free Car Parking – Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues
• Subsidised Canteen – Our on‑site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day
• Long Service Awards – We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long‑serving employees
• Bike to Work Scheme – You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax
• Training and Development – We are committed to helping you grow in your career, from structured onboarding, regular training (online and in‑person), and clear paths for career progression
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program – Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues