Plant Manager

Plant Manager | Meat Processing

Randstad is exclusively recruiting for a Plant Manager to oversee end-to-end operations at a leading meat processing facility. This critical leadership position oversees slaughter, boning, packaging, dispatch, and logistics to ensure high-quality production, safety, and operational profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership & Finance: Direct daily plant workflows to hit production targets, eliminate bottlenecks, and optimize yields. Manage operating and capital budgets while implementing cost-reduction strategies.
• Quality & Food Safety: Enforce strict regulatory standards and export certifications. Lead internal/external audits, compliance checks, and corrective action implementations.
• Workplace Health & Safety (WHS): Champion safety policies, perform risk assessments, manage biosecurity, and oversee cold-room safety protocols.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and evaluate supervisors, operators, and staff while driving a strong safety and performance culture.
• Supply Chain & Inventory: Oversee livestock, packaging, and raw material procurement. Manage cold-storage dispatches and finished goods inventory.
• Maintenance & Continuous Improvement: Partner with engineering teams to minimize unplanned downtime. Track KPIs (yield, waste, safety, output) to lead lean process improvements.

Requirements & Experience

• Must have direct experience working with lamb processing.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing large teams in a lamb processing or manufacturing environment.
• Extensive leadership background within meat processing or primary protein operations.
• Proven track record in budget management, cost control, and yield optimization.
• Deep expertise in food safety compliance, export regulations, and WHS standards.

If you are a driven production professional ready for your next career step, click "Apply Now" with your updated resume, or contact Alessandra directly - alessandra.hernandez@randstad.com.au

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.