Pillangó Placements is a specialist recruitment agency. Founded by Managing Member Jackie Bedeker in 2000, Jackie Bedeker & Associates flourished as a small recruitment firm until 2016 when it transformed into Pillangó Placements, the boutique recruitment agency and talent acquisition firm it is today. The strength of a business lies in it's employees, the...
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Production Manager (Deboning Plant & Meat Processing)
Do you thrive in a fast-paced production environment and knows how to balance output, cost control, food safety and team performance? Join a stable, established meat business in Krugersdorp and take ownership of daily deboning and meat processing operations.
You will lead plant operations, keep production flowing, reduce downtime and ensure every product meets the required quality and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily deboning, meat cutting and processing operations
Plan production schedules and workflows to meet operational and sales targets
Monitor carcass intake and liaise with veterinary services and relevant regulatory bodies
Maintain food safety, quality control and animal welfare standards
Control production costs, wastage, shrinkage and budget variances
Manage stock levels, supply chain requirements and production continuity
Oversee preventative maintenance and minimise equipment downtime
Set performance standards, train employees and optimise manpower utilisation
Investigate production discrepancies and implement corrective action
Support customer satisfaction by meeting product specifications and volume requirements
Requirements
Proven production management experience within an abattoir, deboning plant or meat processing environment
Strong knowledge of food safety, quality control and regulatory compliance
Experience managing production targets, budgets, stock and operational KPIs
Solid staff leadership, training and performance management skills
Ability to work under pressure and resolve operational problems quickly
Education
A relevant qualification in Production Management, Food Technology, Operations Management or a related field is advantageous.
Soft Skills
Practical, decisive and highly organised, with strong leadership, communication and problem-solving ability.
Salary
The proposed salary for the role is around R30k per month - the salary is marginally negotiable, but the final offer will depend on qualifications, experience and skills.
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