Henwil was established in 2002 as an abattoir when financial difficulties threatened its existence. The 13 chicken farmers who depended on the abattoir then established a company and bought the facilities to become stakeholders in the truest sense of the word. Following a R100 million expansion project funded through a combination of accumulated reserves and...
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A relevant qualification in management will be an added advantage.
At least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or managerial position.
Experience in processing/ production within a Chicken Abattoir environment will serve as preference.
Ability and willingness to work varying shifts, overtime, weekends, and public holidays.
Sound knowledge of rendering processes.
Analytical problem-solving ability.
Must be able to perform under pressure and work independently.
Leadership and people management skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer literate.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day operations of the rendering & water treatment plant which includes overseeing production processes, ensuring efficient use of resources, and maintaining quality standards.
Communicate any challenges in the processing cycle to the Processing Manager.
Managing inventory levels of raw materials and finished products is important to ensure continuous operations.
Ensure optimum processing strategy.
Manage staff training and development and supervising the team of workers involved in different stages of the rendering process.
Ensure adherence to the health, safety, food safety and housekeeping regulations.
Ensure productivity and minimal downtime.
Implement and manage waste management and water conservation practices.
Monitor water quality and effluent discharge to meet environmental standards.
Monitor expenses and optimize operational costs for rendering and water treatment operations.
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