Operations/Production Manager (Meat Processing) at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee workforce, site, and factory maintenance to ensure smooth operations. Generate operational reports for the management team and the board.
• Conduct regular stock takes and generate weekly and monthly stock reports for the management and sales team.
• Ensure production meets sales demand and notify management of any over-production or under-production issues.
• Ensure the production process, including slaughter, butchery, and processing, follows company policy and guidelines.
• Oversee the collection of grading and yield data on individual animals and ensure timely availability of this data to the management team.
• Maintain strong communication channels to ensure accurate and prompt production of stock and orders.
• Work with the QA officer to ensure the highest standards of quality, food safety, and health standards throughout the production process. Notify management of any issues observed.
• Maintain sufficient stocks of packaging and other consumables, track consumption trends, and manage timely re-orders in coordination with the Finance Manager and GM.
• Ensure smooth operation of equipment, maintain inspection and regular maintenance records, and notify the GM of any issues promptly.
• Maintain a register for all licenses, including Single Business Permit, NEMA, OSH, KEBS, HALAL, Slaughterhouse License, etc., and renew all licenses as required.
• Recommend, develop, and implement systems to enhance operational efficiency, quality, health, and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the meat industry as an operations or production manager.
• Must have strong problem-Solving, communication and data analysis skills.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and other relevant software.
• Strong understanding of operational efficiency, quality control, and health and safety regulations.