Job Description
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Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description n
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: n
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: n
Enforce strict regulatory standards and export certifications. Lead internal/external audits, compliance checks, and corrective action implementations.
Workplace Health & Safety (WHS): n
Champion safety policies, perform risk assessments, manage biosecurity, and oversee cold-room safety protocols.
Team Leadership: n
Recruit, mentor, and evaluate supervisors, operators, and staff while driving a robust safety and performance culture.




Supply Chain & Inventory: n
Oversee livestock, packaging, and raw material procurement. Manage cold-storage dispatches and finished goods inventory.
Maintenance & Continuous Improvement: n
Partner with engineering teams to minimize unplanned downtime. Track KPIs (yield, waste, safety, output) to lead lean process improvements.
Requirements & Experience n
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.
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Proven track record in budget management, cost control, and yield optimization. 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)
🏢 Select Aust Sydney
📍 Victoria