Designate Meat Processing Plant Manager (Benoni) at Shoprite Group of Companies

Job Objectives

• Ensure the operational readiness of the Meat Plant by providing resources and guidance for efficient production processes. 
• Support compliance with company policies and local, provincial and Governmental regulations, including Good Management Practices, sanitation protocols, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP). 
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues and implement effective maintenance and preventive protocols. 
• Review daily operational, sales, and inventory reports to identify necessary changes for enhancing productivity and quality. 
• Proactively manage stock availability to align with sales forecasts and meet production demands, ensuring adherence to First In, First Out (FIFO) principles. 
• Facilitate relationships with suppliers for sourcing raw materials and support product testing initiatives to improve quality. 
• Interpret operational reports to anticipate daily, weekly, and monthly production needs. 
• Monitor financial performance through the budgeting process, providing necessary data and analysis. 
• Assist in aligning staffing needs with operational requirements and support workforce management. 
• Contribute to strategic operational planning by assisting in the formulation of short- and medium-term goals. 
• Assist in managing operational expenses and bulk purchases in accordance with approved Meat Market processes.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or NQF4 – (essential)  
• Diploma in Business Management / Financial Management qualification or relevant – (essential) 

Experience

• +4 years' experience in Meat Plant or similar meat environment (essential) 
• Knowledge of regulatory environment specified for a Meat Processing Facility – HACCP, FSSC22000, Health and Safety Standards (essential) 
• Knowledge of meat cuts / products - polonies, processed meat (essential) 
• Exposure to and an understanding of a retail-oriented environment - (Desirable)