Production Manager at Henwil Chickens Corporate

Minimum Requirements

• National Senior Certificate is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in food science, business administration, operations management, or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production management, preferably within the meat processing or poultry industry.
• Proven experience managing large teams and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Understanding of food safety standards and industry regulations.
• Ability and willingness to work varying shifts, overtime, weekends and public holidays.
• Analytical problem-solving ability.
• Must be able to perform under pressure.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English and 1 additional official language.
• Computer literate.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all production processes, ensuring the efficient processing of poultry to meet daily targets.
• Communicate any challenges in the processing cycle to the Processing Manager.
• Ensure optimum processing strategy, by continuously analysing and improving production workflows to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Oversee the use and maintenance of equipment, manage raw materials, and optimize resource allocation.
• Manage, train, and motivate production staff, promoting a positive and high-performing work culture.
• Ensure all products meet company quality standards and comply with food safety regulations.
• Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, identifying and mitigating risks within the production environment.
• Maintain accurate records of production metrics, prepare reports for senior management, and analyse performance data to inform decision-making.
• Ensure productivity and minimal downtime within the plant.