Plant Manager

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Plant Manager | Meat Processing Randstad is exclusively recruiting for a Plant Manager to oversee end-to-end operations at a leading meat processing facility. This critical leadership position oversees slaughter, boning, packaging, dispatch, and logistics to ensure high-quality production, safety, and operational profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Finance:

Direct daily plant workflows to hit production targets, eliminate bottlenecks, and optimize yields. Manage operating and capital budgets while implementing cost-reduction strategies.

Quality & Food Safety:

Enforce strict regulatory standards and export certifications. Lead internal/external audits, compliance checks, and corrective action implementations.

Workplace Health & Safety (WHS):

Champion safety policies, perform risk assessments, manage biosecurity, and oversee cold-room safety protocols.

Team Leadership:

Recruit, mentor, and evaluate supervisors, operators, and staff while driving a strong safety and performance culture.

Supply Chain & Inventory:

Oversee livestock, packaging, and raw material procurement. Manage cold-storage dispatches and finished goods inventory.

Maintenance & Continuous Improvement:

Partner with engineering teams to minimize unplanned downtime. Track KPIs (yield, waste, safety, output) to lead lean process improvements.

Requirements & Experience

Must have direct experience working with lamb processing. Minimum of 2 years of experience managing large teams in a lamb processing or manufacturing environment. Extensive leadership background within meat processing or primary protein operations.

Proven track record in budget management, cost control, and yield optimization. Deep expertise in food safety compliance, export regulations, and WHS standards.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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