Jobs at Henwil Chickens Corporate

Job Description

• Henwil Chickens is frequently looking for candidates to fill vacancies (permanently or temporarily) for a General Worker.
• This position is not restricted to a specific department or division.
• Please take note that our HR department will contact you only if the company is in need of candidates and you meet the minimum requirements.
• Duties and Responsibilities
• Performing tasks as given by the Manager.
• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers.
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment.
• Ensure a safe working environment.
• To assist in other areas as required.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and company policies.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate will serve as a recommendation.
• Must have reliable transport.
• Must be hardworking, honest and self-motivated.
• Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Located in the Lichtenburg area will be to your advantageous.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, public holidays and various shifts.
• Willing to work in dusty, noisy, cold and wet areas.
• Willing to stand for long periods of time and lift heavy objects.

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Job Description

• The role of this particular position involves overseeing the operations of plant and reaching daily targets.
• Henwil Chickens has the right not to fill the position.

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 heatlh and safety protocols, identifying and mitigating risks within the production environment and responsible area.
• 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.
• Managing the housekeeping within the responsible area.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare standards during the receiving process by overseeing and monitoring the handling, offloading, and lairage of live birds.

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. 

CLOSING DATE: 26 OCTOBER,2025