OPERATIONS MANAGER â ABATTOIR / MEAT PROCESSING FMCG

Recruiter:

Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB002674/BP

Date posted:

Monday, March 30, 2026

Location:

Springs, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Purpose of the role:

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end abattoir and meat processing operations. The role focuses on livestock procurement, production efficiency, cost control, food safety compliance, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Livestock Procurement & Costing

Source and procure livestock aligned with production

Build supplier relationships and negotiate

Monitor market trends, manage supply planning, and control input

Production & Systems Management

Oversee stock control, yield tracking, and system

Ensure accurate costing, margin tracking, and

Maintain pricing structures and support sales

Operations & Staff Management

Lead and optimise workforce across

Improve production flow, efficiency, and FIFO stock

Implement training plans and cross-skilling

Logistics, Fleet & Maintenance

Manage distribution schedules and logistics

Oversee fleet maintenance, compliance, and hygiene

Supervise maintenance planning and service

Offal & Value-Added Productio

Improve offal processing efficiency and hygiene

Develop packaging systems and new product opportunities (including by-products)

Food Safety & Compliance

Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and HACCP standards

Lead food safety reviews and maintain regulatory requirements

Continuous Improvement

Drive operational improvements, cost reduction, and waste minimisation

Implement systems to improve productivity and profitability

POSITION INFO:

Key Competencies

Operational leadership

Process improvement

Financial and yield analysis

Staff development

Attention to detail

Food safety compliance

Logistics coordination

Minimum Requirements

Diploma/Degree in Agriculture, Food Science, Meat Technology, Operations Management, or related field (preferred)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in abattoir, meat processing, or food production

Strong knowledge of meat processing, carcass utilisation, and yield management

Experience with stock control systems and production software

Sound knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards

Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills

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