AddressWith over 50 years in the agricultural industry, Rivalea, formerly known as Bunge and QAF, has established itself as a leader in supporting high-quality pork production for both Australian and international markets. Now, as a proud member of the JBS family, the largest food company in the world, Rivalea operates across multiple farming, processing, and distribution sites in New South Wales and Victoria. Our operations employ over 1,000 individuals, and we are committed to providing exceptional career opportunities to our team members.
About the Role
We are currently seeking an Abattoir Manager to join our Diamond Valley Pork (DVP) team in a permanent full-time capacity. Based onsite at our processing facility in Laverton and reporting to the site Plant Manager, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Abattoir to achieve targeted volumes, productivity levels and quality of the highest standard.
- Manage day-to-day operations of the Abattoir including Offal Rooms, Chillers and Lairage.
- Provide sound technical advice and direction to employees.
- Undertake toolbox meetings (at least quarterly) and send minutes to Human Resources.
- Liaise closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure plant and equipment faults are addressed to minimise production downtime.
- Liaise closely with all other relevant internal functions (Administration, QA and Sales) to ensure production requirements are met.
- Manage annual leave accruals.
- Maintain daily control checks to ensure specifications are met, and product hygiene and quality is of the highest standard.
- Assist in site personnel matters including site recruitment, performance reviews, skills analysis, provision for training, disciplinary action and termination; liaise with Human Resources (as required).
- Undertake data entry into timesheet spreadsheets.
- Undertake workplace training with regards to communicating work instructions and site inductions.
- Manage the washing of Ironware.
- Plan labour / production to achieve the lowest cost and highest efficiency.
- Manage pet food, P2 equipment and blood collection.
- Arrange the efficient transfer and placement of carcasses to chillers.
- Ensure animal welfare procedures and guidelines are followed at all times.
- Ensure annual objectives are regularly reviewed and met.
- Contribute to key business activities as required.
- Adhere to all Company policies, procedures, processes and work instructions at all times, and ensure appropriate actions are taken to implement and monitor at a site level.
- Perform other duties as directed.
About You
- Certificate III in Meat Processing.
- Thorough understanding of meat production processes.
- Extensive practical knowledge of various procedures relating to Abattoir production.
- Sound understanding of employment, WHS, QA, and Company policies and procedures.
- High level communication skills and strong attention to detail.
- Effective time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage change within broadly defined parameters.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Intermediate computer skills.
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If you have any queries regarding this opportunity, please email the Rivalea Talent Acquisition team at ***********@rivalea.com.au
