Job Description

Introduction

Grain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY)Ltd, is a dynamic role player in the integrated broiler industry with an abattoir in Reitz in the North Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.



Manage the Services Department by meeting internal customers needs through appropriate products and services, by providing hands-on expertise and support to the Abattoir, overseeing both shifts with regards to laundry, ablutions, kitchen, canteen, change rooms, grounds and security.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent.
• Diploma in Production or Operations Management.
• Advanced Microsoft Office with advanced excel.
• 5 - 10 Years relevant job experience in a Poultry Abattoir/FMCG on management level.
• Health, Safety and Environmental and Food Safety background.
• Some grounds & buildings technical experience.
• A willingness to work overtime incl. weekends when required.

• Management of the total spend for own department against budget through daily review of budget vs. actual spend.
• Provide input during the annual budgeting process.
• Authorise stores requisitions for own department and provide initial sign off for invoices prior to submission to the relevant HOD.
• Optimize cost savings and cost control in own department and manage daily waste of all consumables.
• Liaise with the Operations Admin Dept. with respect to catering orders for internal customers.
• Monthly landfill disposal volumes, schedules and tariff discussions and adjustments.
• Laundry outside contractors (1st Garment and Montana Laundries).
• Laundry issuing and controlling.
• Effective onsite diesel management and control:

• Daily dip checks, recording and communication.
• Delivery scheduling and communicating.
• Maintenance/repairs Outside Contractor.
• Coordinate and implement a safety and security plan and visitor plan for GFC.
• Implement security practices and measures to prevent losses at the abattoir.
• Onsite Abattoir Security:

• Outside Contractors.
• Site CCTV monitoring, maintenance and installations.
• Site Access Control (PRP Biometrics and Turnstiles Maintenance).
• Staff bus service and transport scheduling, compliance, service schedule and routing.
• Ensure checks and balances are in place with outbound trucks and weighbridge tolerances.
• Liaise with internal departments and external service providers on an ongoing basis to ensure quality service and products.
• Continuously work with the relevant HOD to ensure accurate reporting on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Facilitate and coordinate the staff capacity function within the relevant department daily.
• Any other duties as may be required by line manager.

• Advanced Microsoft Office with advanced excel.
• Problem definition and analyses.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Good communication & presentation skills.
• Managing operations and budgets.
• Ability to motivate people, assess and develop employee skills.

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
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• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Groups approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Groups Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
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