General Manager (meat industry)

MECS Africa; South Africa; On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the meat processing industry seeks a General Manager for their slaughterhouse and deboning facility in Chad. The successful candidate will ensure food safety and quality standards while managing operations and staff. A Bachelor’s degree in Meat Science or related field along with extensive experience in animal production is essential for this role. Ex-pat benefits apply.

Benefits

Ex-pat benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in animal production and processing.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial position.
• In-depth knowledge of meat processing, quality control, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee feedlot and slaughterhouse operations ensuring food safety.
• Manage production staff training, performance, and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO, Halal, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Knowledge of meat processing

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Meat Science, Food Technology, or related field

Job description

Seeking a General Manager for a slaughterhouse and deboning facility in Chad.

You will process approximately 400 cattle per day.

Previous experience in such an operation in Africa is essential.

The General Manager (Ruminant Integrated Operations) oversees all aspects of animal feedlot and meat processing operations, ensuring food safety, quality control, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

The role involves managing staff, production schedules, and facility maintenance.

POSITION INFO : Responsibilities :

To Oversee feed lot and slaughterhouse processing and export operations to ensure adherence to food safety and animal welfare standards while managing day to day quality.

Lead production staff, including training, performance management, and scheduling.

Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO, Halal and other regulatory frameworks and best practices. Coordinate with the supply chain and to meet demand and delivery schedules.

Oversee the maintenance of equipment and ensure operational uptime.

Monitor and manage quality control procedures for carcass grading, sanitation, and traceability. Regular reports of production and efficiency metrics to senior management.

To achieve the approved operational and strategic plan. To oversee the support service of activities.

Requirements :

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Meat Science, Food Technology, or a related field.

Minimum of 15 years of experience in animal production and processing with a minimum of 5 years in managerial position.

In-depth knowledge of meat processing, quality control, and regulatory standards.

Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Ex-pat benefits apply.

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