Factory Manager

SUMMARY:
Pinetown – Drive operational excellence at a state-of-the-art meat processing facility as the new Factory Manager, ensuring seamless production and top-tier quality from intake to delivery!

POSITION INFO:
A leading integrated meat processing, wholesale, and retail enterprise operating a central plant and a network of butcheries. Direct the overall safe, compliant, and profitable operations of the meat processing plant and wholesale division, managing production, cold-chain integrity, and store replenishment. Key responsibilities Own daily and weekly production plans to meet store orders and wholesale demand efficiently. Direct processing departments including receiving, boning, cutting, packing, and dispatch. Manage factory P&L drivers, yield, labor efficiency, and waste reduction. Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards such as HACCP and the Meat Safety Act. Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-shift workforce while fostering a strong safety culture. Oversee the wholesale channel and ensure reliable store replenishment and high OTIF (on-time-in-full) targets. Requirements National Diploma or Degree in Food Technology, Meat Science, Operations Management, or equivalent. Essential HACCP and food-safety training; butcher trade qualification strongly preferred. Minimum of 4 years of experience in a factory or plant manager role within a cutting plant or food processing facility. Sound knowledge of South African meat hygiene legislation, yield management, and cold-chain operations. Attributes Strong operational presence on the floor and a zero-tolerance approach to food safety compromises. Commercial instinct with solid numerical and financial literacy. Calm under pressure with exceptional capability to manage peak seasonal demands. Fair, firm, and credible leadership style capable of maintaining high room standards. Salary R45 000 - R85 000 CTC monthly ***Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted***