Feedlot Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage Feedlot Department
• Manage health of animals
• Develop production plans according to the requirements of the various units and Sales
• Establish plans and requirements for inputs, raw material as well as any technical items
• Follow up on the processes within the various stages of production
• Ensure efficiency in order to maximize production capacity
• Continuous monitoring of production all the way through to final production ensuring compliance with quantity and quality requirements
• Generation of various reports including slaughter, daily production and other relevant periodic summaries
• Ensure compliance to all safety regulations including but not limited to equipment, processes, production and microbial contamination
• Stock take, including variances and control
• Ability to adapt timeously to changing order/customer requirements

Requirements

• MUST HAVE 5 to 10 years Management experience as a Manager in an Abattoir/Feedlot environment
• BsC Agriculture
• Expert knowledge of various beef cuts, standards, HACCP and ISO procedures
• Good administration and reporting skills
• Fully computer literate on MS Office
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills are essential
• Ability to communicate well with people at all levels within the company
• Valid South African Driver''''''''''''''''s License and own transport
• SA Citizens only