Meat Processing Plant Manager — P&L, Safety & Growth

Fouche & Co Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 502,000 - 949,000; Full time

Job summary

Fouche & Co Recruitment is seeking a Plant and Wholesale Division Manager for a leading meat processing, wholesale, and retail enterprise operating a central plant and a network of butcheries in Durban. You will direct production, cold-chain integrity, and store replenishment to ensure safe, compliant operations and profitability.

You will own production plans, oversee processing departments, manage P&L drivers, and ensure HACCP and Meat Safety Act compliance.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in relevant field.
• HACCP and food-safety training.
• Min 4 years in factory/plant manager role.
• Knowledge of SA meat hygiene legislation and yield management.

Responsibilities

• Own daily and weekly production plans to meet store orders and wholesale demand.
• Direct processing departments including receiving, boning, cutting, packing, and dispatch.
• Manage factory P&L drivers, yield, labor efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards such as HACCP and the Meat Safety Act.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-shift workforce while fostering a strong safety culture.
• Oversee the wholesale channel and ensure reliable store replenishment and high OTIF targets.

Skills

People management

Financial literacy

Yield management

Food safety mindset

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Food Technology / Meat Science / Operations Management

HACCP training

Job description

Fouche & Co Recruitment is seeking a Plant and Wholesale Division Manager for a leading meat processing, wholesale, and retail enterprise operating a central plant and a network of butcheries in Durban. You will direct production, cold-chain integrity, and store replenishment to ensure safe, compliant operations and profitability.

You will own production plans, oversee processing departments, manage P&L drivers, and ensure HACCP and Meat Safety Act compliance.