Production Manager (Deboning Plant & Meat Processing) at Pillangó Placements

• 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.