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Operations Manager (FMCG)

Operations Manager (FMCG)

Staff Solutions RecruitmentThornhill, South Africa
9 days ago
Job description

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)
  • 58 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 drivers license and own vehicle.
  • Willingness to perform night checks and weekend duties.
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