Future GM: Assistant General Manager - Food & Abattoir

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; England; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym

Medical

Benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

ULEV scheme

On-site gym facilities

In house medical and dental services

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists is seeking an Assistant General Manager for a multi-species organic abattoir and food manufacturing facility in Staffordshire. This development-focused role supports leadership and operational performance with potential progression to General Manager.

Work closely with the General Manager to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations across slaughter, butchery, processing and value-added production, while leading teams and driving KPI-based improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within abattoir, meat processing, food manufacturing or a similar operational environment.
• Experience managing teams within a production or manufacturing setting with the ability to drive performance.
• Good understanding of food safety standards, HACCP, BRCGS/SALSA requirements, animal welfare and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ Level 2

Scottish NVQ Level 2

Job description

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists is seeking an Assistant General Manager for a multi-species organic abattoir and food manufacturing facility in Staffordshire. This development-focused role supports leadership and operational performance with potential progression to General Manager.

Work closely with the General Manager to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations across slaughter, butchery, processing and value-added production, while leading teams and driving KPI-based improvements.