Job Title:
Slaughter Line Manager
Reports to: Site Manager
Overall Responsibility:
Full responsibility for intake, processing, evisceration, and storage of livestock, ensuring the efficient running of slaughter line facilities.
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Main Responsibilities:
* Oversee slaughter line processes, carcass loading, and chill operations to meet required productivity levels.
* Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure maximum uptime and implement plans for production efficiency.
* Foster a culture of root cause analysis and problem-solving.
* Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports on activity, productivity, costs, deviations, initiatives, and corrective actions.
* Manage animal welfare from arrival through the lairage to stunning, ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
* Ensure full compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
* Actively manage slaughter line uptime, including execution of the Preventative Maintenance System.
* Ensure efficient utilization of raw materials.
* Liaise with regulatory representatives on-site to meet all legal and industry requirements for livestock processing.
* Oversee staff training and development, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operator training.
* Maintain and review the Slaughter Training Matrix to ensure all necessary training is completed.
* Implement cost control measures, including labor management, absenteeism tracking, and workforce planning.
* Ensure all Health & Safety standards are met, maintaining compliance and best practices among staff.
* Conduct risk management meetings, support accident investigations, and implement lessons learned.
* Oversee the data collection system for livestock payments, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance from lairage through weighing and quality assessments.
* Support change management and continuous improvement initiatives, including lean management practices.
* Ensure adherence to the company's environmental policies and sustainability initiatives.
* Proactively identify and address operational issues, escalating concerns when necessary to drive timely resolutions.
* Manage workforce planning and employee relations in collaboration with HR, ensuring staff motivation, training, and performance management to meet business objectives.
* Undertake additional responsibilities as required to support operational efficiency, including reviewing and updating SOPs, implementing new processes, and utilizing new equipment.
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Key Areas of Responsibility:
* Yield and efficiency optimization
* Product quality and adherence to specifications for customer and factory requirements
* Hygiene standards as per HACCP guidelines, working closely with the Quality Assurance team
* Staff attendance management, in collaboration with HR
* Regulatory compliance and audits
* Implementing corrective actions based on customer feedback
* Staff training and development
* Safety, health, and welfare of employees
* Problem-solving and root cause analysis
* Additional tasks as directed by senior management
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Consults With:
Site Manager, Production and Line Management Teams, Maintenance Manager and Technicians, Quality Assurance Team, Regulatory Officials, Human Resources, Onsite Suppliers, Finance, Payroll, and Support Departments
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Qualifications & Experience:
* Proven management experience in a livestock slaughter and processing facility
* Strong understanding of production processes, equipment, and maintenance requirements
* Customer-focused approach to production and quality control
* Experience with lean management and process improvement techniques
* Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
* Strong people management and leadership abilities
* Experience in financial and KPI management
* Knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations
* Awareness of health, safety, and security responsibilities within the workplace
* Experience with RRMS implementation and compliance
* Ability to train and develop staff, with a preference for candidates who have completed recognized training delivery courses