Key Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in meat, dairy production, butchery, meat processing or a related FMCG environment.
• Proven experience managing teams within a butchery, meat processing, retail or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of the full butchery cycle, including procurement, stock control, product quality, yield and wastage management.
• Experience managing and developing supervisors and operational teams while maintaining high performance standards.
• Strong commercial understanding of pricing, margins, cost control and sales growth within a meat or FMCG environment.
• Experience developing wholesale, distribution or retail channels and identifying opportunities to grow product sales.
• Knowledge of Halal meat sourcing, handling and market requirements would be beneficial.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage a busy operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the daily operation of the meat section, ensuring efficient production, quality, hygiene and presentation standards.
• Lead, schedule and develop the meat team while providing guidance and performance management to supervisory staff.
• Oversee the full stock cycle, including ordering, receiving, rotation, stock control and wastage management.
• Manage procurement and supplier relationships while ensuring consistent product quality, availability and yield.
• Monitor pricing, margins and costs to maintain profitability and improve the overall commercial performance of the section.
• Identify and develop new wholesale, distribution and retail opportunities to increase sales volumes and expand the customer base.
• Develop relationships with potential retail partners and stockists, particularly within the Halal meat market.
• Work with management to implement growth strategies and improve the operational and commercial performance of the meat business.

Key Skills

• Strong butchery and meat production knowledge with practical understanding of the complete meat processing cycle.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to develop supervisors and motivate operational teams.
• Strong stock control, procurement and inventory management abilities.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, quality control and product presentation standards.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness, including pricing, margins, cost control and profitability.
• Business development and sales skills with the ability to identify new distribution and wholesale opportunities.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Butchery, Meat Processing, Food Technology, Production Management or a related field.
• Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Production Management, Business Management or a related discipline would be beneficial.
• Relevant professional training in food safety, hygiene or quality management would be advantageous.
• Additional training or certification related to Halal meat handling and processing would be beneficial.

How to Apply

Apply using the following link: https://www.recruitmentmattersafrica.com/careers/?job_id=z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3c5wp_CMdFUA_W2iSgwjw72I=