Butchery Operations Manager

Shoprite Group of Companies; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoprite Group of Companies in the Western Cape seeks a regional butcher manager for an 8-month contract. You will oversee and maintain quality across the region, driving stock control, promotions, and sales reporting while managing people and supporting operational efficiency.

The role requires strong knowledge of hygiene and safety standards in meat operations and proven leadership experience within the meat industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years management experience in the Meat Industry including butchery operations.
• 2+ years meat cutting experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Meat Market hygiene and safety standards essential.
• Knowledge of meat cuts/products essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor quality of activities and products across the region.
• Manage regional stock levels and ensure FIFO and stock rotation.
• Drive and coordinate promotional initiatives for the region.
• Monitor sales performance and report regional results.
• Handle people management functions and administrative duties for the region.

Skills

Management experience

Stock management

Promotions management

Quality & hygiene

Sales reporting

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

This 8-month contract position involves overseeing and maintaining the quality of all activities and products within the Butc hery Departments of OK Franchise, ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety standards across the region. It includes managing regional stock levels, driving and coordinating promotional initiatives, and monitoring sales performance. Additionally, the position requires handling all people management functions for the region and completing the necessary administrative duties to support operational efficiency.

What you'll do

To control and monitor the quality of all activities and produce

• Monitor compliance with standardized brand image
• Monitor compliance with packing standards
• Monitor cutting standards
• Monitor client satisfaction and handle escalated queries and complaints

To manage all stock in the Region

• Ensure proper stock rotation: FIFO (First In First Out)
• Maintain 3 days of stock holding
• Determine stock needs based on current stock levels
• Order stock according to stock needs for Region
• Transfer stock when necessary
• Perform surprise stock take check
• Oversee production management to eliminate potential wastage

To monitor the hygienic and safety processes of the Region

• Report via checklists on the following of safety requirements and standards in all activities
• Take action on non-compliance to hygiene and safety requirements
• Communicate new regulations or changes in hygiene and safety requirements
• Inspect all butchery equipment and take action on reported or identified problems
• Highlight risks related to hygiene and safety, and take appropriate mitigating actions

To drive and manage all promotional activities in the Region

• Stay abreast of competitor promotions and prices
• Plan and drive promotions for Region
• Adapt promotions according to seasonal needs
• Ensure consistent availability of promotional stock
• Ensure availability of promotional material and posters in Region
• Negotiate specials with suppliers
• Research competitor-prices and special offers

To report on all sales activities of and complete administrative duties for the Region

• Draw up proposed regional budget and present to the Divisional Manager
• Report on expenses
• Report monthly on sales results
• Complete checklists and forms as required
• Run monthly meetings with Divisional Managers in order to discuss and report on all regional sales activities
• Provide accurate data on Butchery activities as and when required

What you bring

• Grade 12 or equivalent (essential)
• 2+ years management experience in the Meat Industry inclusive of butchery operational experience – (essential)
• 2+ years meat cutting experience – (preferred).?
• Knowledge of Meat Market hygiene and safety standards – (essential)
• Knowledge of meat cuts/products – (essential)