PRINCIPAL AGRO PROCESSING MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST – Meat Corporation of Namibia Ltd

Purpose of the Job

The Principal Agro Processing Management Specialist will be responsible for the management of Abattoir and by products operations.

Key Performance Areas

• Analyse orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and evaluate production estimates and outputs.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Control the number of livestock received and liaise with the Livestock and Livestock Products Board (LLPB) and Veterinary Services.
• Ensure a smooth flow of production and adherence to all standards, ensuring GMP’s are in place.
• Analyse all production-related budget variances and take corrective steps on all losses/discrepancies.
• Maintain the quality control program and ensure that all products meet acceptable standards and specifications.
• Ensure adherence to all quality control guidelines, including ISO, HACCP, and BRC standards.
• Handle final evaluations of enquiries about inferior production or customer complaints regarding producers.
• Compare operating results and performance against standards, budgets, and producers, correcting deviations.
• Plan all slaughtering/production activities with minimum manpower.
• Enforce safety and sanitation regulations and procedures.
• Ensure the proper use of safety devices/equipment, operating methods, and their maintenance.
• Coordinate actual and theoretical stock and take corrective actions where necessary.
• Oversee People Management and ensure SHEQ Compliance.

Competency and Skill Requirements

• Degree in Meat Technology or National Diploma in Production Management.
• 8 Years experience in meat processing industry of which three (3) years should be in a managerial capacity
• Must have excellent carcass dressing skills and carcass dressing knowledge-EU related
• Must have good knowledge of Animal Welfare practices
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques.
• Must be a Namibian Citizen with knowledge of the Namibian Labour Law.