Job Description

Why This Role Matters
As the COO, you'll oversee the Commercial division in a high-output poultry environment. You'll be the key driver of sustainable growth, operational performance, and product excellence.
The company is South Africa's leading integrated poultry producer. They deliver consistently high-quality products through an end-to-end value chain--from farm to retail shelf.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record at senior management level within the poultry and or FMCG industry, demonstrating the ability to drive revenue growth, operational excellence, profitability, sales and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to implement business strategies to optimize production efficiency and profitability.
Responsibilities

• Operational Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive operational strategies aligned with the company''s goals and objectives to drive growth and profitability.
• Production Management: Oversee all aspects of poultry processing, from intake of live birds through the processing cycle up until the dispatch of the final product.To ensure efficient and cost-effective operations. Implement best practices to maximize yield, minimize waste, and optimize resource utilization.
• Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain rigorous quality assurance standards to ensure the highest levels of product quality, safety, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Revenue Growth: Ensure sales are optimised to grow revenue by enhancing product margins, order strike rates and product innovation.
• Supply Chain Management: Manage the supply chain to optimize inventory levels, sales mix and NSV, minimize costs, and ensure timely delivery of poultry products to clients.
• Financial Management: Collaborate with the finance team to develop budgets, monitor expenses, and implement cost saving initiatives to maximize profitability.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard operations and minimize disruptions to production.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including food safety regulations, environmental regulations, and labour laws.
• Technology and Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency improvements.
• Team Leadership and Development: Provide strong leadership to operational teams, setting clear goals and expectations, and fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations management, preferably in the poultry processing or FMCG industry.
• Proven roven track record of leadership in driving operational excellence and achieving business results.
• Strong understanding of high-through-put production processes, poultry experience will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Financial analytics and business acumen.