Meat Industry Operations Supervisor

2 weeks ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa NCLC Full time

NCLC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Butchery Manager to oversee meat production, stock control, logistics, and equipment management. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to drive operations and growth in a fast-paced retail environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising meat production and deboning activities, ensuring product quality and standards are met. They will also oversee storage of raw materials, cleanliness and quality control, and monitor sales and stock figures. Additionally, they will liaise closely with store managers to ensure required stocks are produced timeously and communicate with them on any suggestions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Meat Production Supervision: Ensure meat production and deboning activities meet quality and standard specifications; oversee storage of raw materials; maintain cleanliness and quality control; monitor sales and stock figures weekly; and liaise with store managers on stock production and suggestions.
  • Stock Control and Management: Oversee storage of all freezer items; ensure correct storage and rotation procedures are carried out; and monitor stock levels to prevent wastage.
  • Cleanliness and Quality Control: Maintain cleanliness and quality control throughout the meat production area; and ensure staff adhere to hygiene standards.
  • Logistics and Equipment Management: Monitor sales and stock figures; liaise with store managers on stock production and suggestions; and oversee processing and vacuum department.
  • Packaging and Compliance: Oversee packaging of finished products and processed goods to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

People Management:

  • Supporting Competency and Skills Training: Identify and implement competency and skills training to ensure the store has suitably skilled employees to meet future sales targets and growth.
  • Monitoring Absenteeism and Sick Leave: Monitor and report on absenteeism and sick leave; and follow up on training initiatives to ensure learnings are implemented in the workplace.
  • Disciplinary Procedures and Recruitment: Implement and follow disciplinary procedures; and liaise with HR and store management for recruitment and promotion of staff in line with Corporate Equity goals and targets.

Behavioural Outputs:

  • Assertiveness and Accountability: Demonstrate high EQ; take accountability and hold others accountable to commitments.
  • Energetic and Self-Motivated: Be energetic and self-motivated; compliant with policies and procedures; vigilant and observant; results-driven; and demonstrate cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • Communication and Teamwork: Ensure clear connectivity between good performance and associated rewards; identify and mitigate risk to employees and/or company; and report immediately on any identified risks.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

  • Education: Matric;
  • Experience: At least 2 years store management or supervisory experience, preferably in a retail food environment;
  • Computer Skills: Good computer skills on Microsoft Office;
  • People Skills: Good people skills and the ability to handle pressure;
  • Organizational Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to follow tasks through to completion;
  • Self-Starter: Self-starter with the ability to work unsupervised and manage own time and activities.


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