Job Description
Slaughter Line Manager - Co. Offaly
Ref No: DT18453
County Offaly, Republic of Ireland
Competitive salary
Job Title: Slaughter Line Manager
Reports to: Site Manager
Overall Responsibility
Full responsibility for intake, processing, evisceration, and storage of livestock, ensuring the efficient running of slaughter line facilities.
Reports
1. 102 Operatives
2. 1 Supervisor
3. 1 Trainer/Charge Hand
Main Responsibilities
4. Oversee slaughter line processes, carcass loading, and chill operations to meet required productivity levels.
5. Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure maximum uptime and implement plans for production efficiency. Foster a culture of root cause analysis and problem-solving.
6. Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports on activity, productivity, costs, deviations, initiatives, and corrective actions.
7. Manage animal welfare from arrival through the lairage to stunning, ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
8. Ensure full compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
9. Actively manage slaughter line uptime, including execution of the Preventative Maintenance System.
10. Ensure efficient utilization of raw materials.
11. Liaise with regulatory representatives on-site to meet all legal and industry requirements for livestock processing.
12. Oversee staff training and development, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operator training. Maintain and review the Slaughter Training Matrix to ensure all necessary training is completed.
13. Implement cost control measures, including labor management, absenteeism tracking, and workforce planning.
14. Ensure all Health & Safety standards are met, maintaining compliance and best practices among staff. Conduct risk management meetings, support accident investigations, and implement lessons learned.
15. Oversee the data collection system for livestock payments, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance from lairage through weighing and quality assessments.
16. Support change management and continuous improvement initiatives, including lean management practices.
17. Ensure adherence to the company's environmental policies and sustainability initiatives.
18. Proactively identify and address operational issues, escalating concerns when necessary to drive timely resolutions.
19. Manage workforce planning and employee relations in collaboration with HR, ensuring staff motivation, training, and performance management to meet business objectives.
20. Undertake additional responsibilities as required to support operational efficiency, including reviewing and updating SOPs, implementing new processes, and utilizing new equipment.
Key Areas of Responsibility
21. Yield and efficiency optimization
22. Product quality and adherence to specifications for customer and factory requirements
23. Hygiene standards as per HACCP guidelines, working closely with the Quality Assurance team
24. Staff attendance management, in collaboration with HR
25. Regulatory compliance and audits
26. Implementing corrective actions based on customer feedback
27. Staff training and development
28. Safety, health, and welfare of employees
29. Problem-solving and root cause analysis
30. Additional tasks as directed by senior management
Consults With:
31. Site Manager
32. Production and Line Management Teams
33. Maintenance Manager and Technicians
34. Quality Assurance Team
35. Regulatory Officials
36. Human Resources
37. Onsite Suppliers
38. Finance, Payroll, and Support Departments
Qualifications & Experience
39. Proven management experience in a livestock slaughter and processing facility
40. Strong understanding of production processes, equipment, and maintenance requirements
41. Customer-focused approach to production and quality control
42. Experience with lean management and process improvement techniques
43. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
44. Strong people management and leadership abilities
45. Experience in financial and KPI management
46. Knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations
47. Awareness of health, safety, and security responsibilities within the workplace
48. Experience with RRMS implementation and compliance
49. Ability to train and develop staff, with a preference for candidates who have completed recognized training delivery courses