Job Description
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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 n
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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.
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Quality & Food Safety: Enforce strict regulatory standards and export certifications. Lead internal/external audits, compliance checks, and corrective action implementations.
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Workplace Health & Safety (WHS): Champion safety policies, perform risk assessments, manage biosecurity, and oversee cold-room safety protocols.
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Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and evaluate supervisors, operators, and staff while driving a strong safety and performance culture.
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Supply Chain & Inventory: Oversee livestock, packaging,



and raw material procurement. Manage cold-storage dispatches and finished goods inventory.
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Maintenance & Continuous Improvement: Partner with engineering teams to minimize unplanned downtime. Track KPIs (yield, waste, safety, output) to lead lean process improvements.
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Requirements & Experience n
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Must have direct experience working with lamb processing.
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Minimum of 2 years of experience managing large teams in a lamb processing or manufacturing workplace.
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Extensive leadership background within meat processing or primary protein operations.
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Proven track record in budget management, cost control, and yield optimization.
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Deep expertise in food safety compliance, export regulations, and WHS standards.
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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.
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📌 Plant Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Hr Partners
📍 Victoria