Operations Manager (FMCG)

Recruiter:

Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref:

E.L003097/BG

Date posted:

Friday, October 24, 2025

Location:

Thornhill , South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable Monthly

SUMMARY:
Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the FMCG Sector is looking to employ a Operations Manager to join their dynamic team in the Eastern Cape (Thornhill)

POSITION INFO:
Job Responsibilities:

Strategic & Financial Oversight:
Deliver profitability through economic cycles by:

Ensuring production volumes align with sales targets.
Growing higher-value product lines.
Demonstrating cost savings through packaging and distribution initiatives.
Managing maintenance Capex within budget.

Farm Operations:
Oversee flock health, biosecurity, and animal welfare.
Monitor and improve:

LPI and FCR for completed flocks.
Stock variance on depleted flocks.
Biosecurity and welfare audit scores.
Water treatment standards (i.e. pH, chlorine levels).
Maintain product quality standards (cracks and dirties below benchmark).

Packstation Operations:

Manage intake, planning, quality assurance, and sales coordination.
Improve wrapping and grading efficiency.
Control crack, dirty and liquid % of sales and returns.
Manage and maintain stock variances.
Ensure optimal utilisation of distribution fleet

Operational Excellence:

Ensure compliance with SOPs, health and safety regulations, and housekeeping standards.
Administer capital budgets and supplier/contractor relationships.
Maintain good and healthy relationships with suppliers.
Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Compile and submit monthly operational reports.

Leadership & Culture:

Lead a high-performance team across both farm and packstation.
Review and maintain succession plans.

Job Requirements:

Relevant Post Graduate Degree (MBA advantageous)
5–8 years of senior-level experience in poultry farming and/or packstation operations.
Demonstrated experience in wage negotiations
Skilled in constructive engagement with Worker Forums and Trade Unions.
Strong knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations, Animal Welfare, Biosecurity, and vaccine administration.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SageX3 experience advantageous.
Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
Willingness to perform night checks and weekend duties.

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