Production and Sales Coordinator - Retail Meat Industry

Avatar Advisory - Avatar Human Capital; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic meat retail company is seeking a results-driven Production and Sales Coordinator with hands-on experience in the meat retail environment. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating daily production planning, managing sales orders, and ensuring seamless communication between different teams. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in meat retail and knowledge of food safety standards are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized communication skilled individual who can handle extended working hours.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in meat retail, processing, or FMCG production.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, cold chain, hygiene controls).
• Knowledge of a Meat Matrix System an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily meat production based on sales forecasts.
• Liaise with butchery, deboning, packing, and dispatch teams.
• Monitor yields, wastage, and production variances.
• Receive, process, and confirm customer orders.
• Track stock levels and expiry dates.

Skills

Operational understanding of meat production

Excellent attention to detail

Confident communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Fluent in English

Education

Matric (Grade 12) – essential

Qualification in Production, Operations, Sales, or Business Administration

Job description

A Dynamic Meat Retail Company is looking a for a results-driven Production and Sales Coordinator with hands-on experience in the retail meat environment. Responsible for coordinating daily production planning, managing sales orders, aligning stock availability with demand, and ensuring seamless communication between production, sales, dispatch, and retail operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric (Grade 12) – essential - with a Bachelor Pass (Maths and Science)
• Qualification in Production, Operations, Sales, or Business Administration (advantage)
• 3–5 years’ experience in meat retail, processing, or FMCG production
• Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, cold chain, hygiene controls)
• Knowledge of a Meat Matrix System an advantage
• Able to Speak fluently in English
• Additional Qualification's in this field an advantage

Ideal:

• Strong operational understanding of meat production and retail sales

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Confident communicator between floor staff and management

• Able to work extended hours and under production deadlines

Key Responsibilities Production Coordination

• Plan and coordinate daily meat production based on sales forecasts and orders

• Liaise with butchery, deboning, packing, and dispatch teams

• Monitor yields, wastage, shrinkage, and production variances

• Ensure correct product specifications, labelling, and portion control

• Support compliance with food safety, hygiene, and cold-chain standards

Sales Coordination

• Receive, process, and confirm customer and store orders

• Allocate stock according to availability and priority

• Communicate pricing, promotions, and product availability to sales teams

• Handle order amendments, shortages, and urgent requests

• Maintain accurate sales records and reporting

Stock & Administration

• Coordinate raw material intake and finished goods movement

• Track stock levels, expiry dates, and shelf-life

• Assist with invoicing, GRVs, credit notes, and reconciliations

• Prepare daily production vs sales reports

• Support stock counts and audits

Other:

• Strong operational understanding of meat production and retail sales

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Confident communicator between floor staff and management

• Able to work extended hours and under production deadlines