Meat Processing Plant Operations Leader

Fouche & Co Recruitment; Richards Bay; Presencial; ZAR 502.000 - 949.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Fouche & Co Recruitment represents a leading integrated meat processing, wholesale, and retail enterprise in Richards Bay, seeking a Plant Manager to direct safe, compliant, and profitable operations. You will oversee production planning, cold-chain integrity, and store replenishment across the central plant and wholesale network.

The role requires a diploma or degree in Food Technology or Operations Management, HACCP training, and at least four years as a plant or factory manager in meat

Formación

• National Diploma or Degree in Food Technology, Meat Science, Operations Management, or equivalent.
• Essential HACCP and food-safety training; butcher trade qualification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a factory or plant manager role within a cutting plant or food processing facility.
• Sound knowledge of South African meat hygiene legislation, yield management, and cold-chain operations.

Responsabilidades

• Own daily and weekly production plans to meet store orders and wholesale demand efficiently.
• 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 (on-time-in-full) targets.

Conocimientos

Factory management

HACCP knowledge

P&L management

Meat processing

Safety culture

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

Fouche & Co Recruitment represents a leading integrated meat processing, wholesale, and retail enterprise in Richards Bay, seeking a Plant Manager to direct safe, compliant, and profitable operations. You will oversee production planning, cold-chain integrity, and store replenishment across the central plant and wholesale network.

The role requires a diploma or degree in Food Technology or Operations Management, HACCP training, and at least four years as a plant or factory manager in meat