Job Description

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Purpose of the Job

Role Purpose

The Designate Meat Processing Plant Support role provides crucial assistance to ensure the smooth operation of the Meat Plant and serves as a stepping stone toward becoming a Meat Processing Plant Manager. This position supports production management, regulatory compliance, and safety practices, fostering teamwork and continuous improvement. By working with different departments and helping allocate resources, the role aims to boost productivity and product quality while ensuring employee safety and environmental sustainability.

"Our Group and all its operating companies are committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included."

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Job Objectives

Ensure the operational readiness of the Meat Plant by providing resources and guidance for efficient production processes. Support compliance with company policies and local, provincial and Governmental regulations, including Good Management Practices, sanitation protocols, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP). Collaborate with maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues and implement effective maintenance and preventive protocols. Review daily operational, sales, and inventory reports to identify necessary changes for enhancing productivity and quality. Proactively manage stock availability to align with sales forecasts and meet production demands, ensuring adherence to First In, First Out (FIFO) principles. Facilitate relationships with suppliers for sourcing raw materials and support product testing initiatives to improve quality. Interpret operational reports to anticipate daily, weekly, and monthly production needs. Monitor financial performance through the budgeting process, providing necessary data and analysis. Assist in aligning staffing needs with operational requirements and support workforce management. Contribute to strategic operational planning by assisting in the formulation of short- and medium-term goals. Assist in managing operational expenses and bulk purchases in accordance with approved Meat Market processes.
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Qualifications

Grade 12 or NQF4 - (essential) Diploma in Business Management / Financial Management qualification or relevant - (essential)
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Experience

+4 years' experience

in Meat Plant or similar meat environment (essential) Knowledge of regulatory environment specified for a Meat Processing Facility - HACCP, FSSC22000, Health and Safety Standards (essential) Knowledge of meat cuts / products - polonies, processed meat (essential) Exposure to and an understanding of a retail-oriented environment - (Desirable)
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Knowledge and Skills

Motivated self-starter with a driven nature and strong integrity - Takes accountability for mistakes. Strong technical awareness and data management skills?-?Has a sound grasp of database?and reporting design concepts and manages data as a valuable resource to unlock its potential for the organisation.?? Analytical thinker and quick learner - Readily comprehend new and relatively complex concepts and information, investigates courses of action to identify the most appropriate solution or develop alternative solutions. Confident with good personal influence to gain business area respect, influence decisions and gain commitments. Handles and negotiates conflict / challenges well and understands how to drive a high level of focus during times of change.? Strong commitment to delivering high quality work. Remains focused and works, tenaciously toward meeting and exceeding expectations within quality standards. Is detailed; does it right the first time and/or spot mistakes in own work to align with functional and organisational guidelines or frameworks.?
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