Job Description

Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the FMCG Sector is looking to employ a Operations Manager to join their dynamic team in the Eastern Cape (Thornhill)
Skills
Animal WelfareAuditingFarming OperationsFMCGManufacturingOperations ManagerOperations PlanningPackstation OperationsPoultry Farming
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)
• 5-8 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 driver's license and own vehicle.
• Willingness to perform night checks and weekend duties.

Skills Required