Assistant Slaughter board Supervisor

Company Description

South Pacific Meats provides the world with New Zealand’s finest premium lamb products for all to experience and enjoy. We serve over 80 markets globally, supported by an operation which includes twelve processing plants throughout New Zealand.

SPM sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand-owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley’s Group; New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.

Job Description

SPM Awarua is seeking a motivated Assistant Slaughter Supervisor to join the team at our modern processing plant. Reporting to the Processing Manager, the primary objective of the role is to assist the Slaughter Supervisor in leading the slaughter team and encourage morale while delivering a consistently high-quality product. Working within a manufacturing environment, it is of utmost importance the position champions Health & Safety throughout their team, department and site. 

Inspiring your team will lead to additional growth opportunities throughout the site and the company. Full on the job training will be provided for those with Supervisor experience outside of food manufacturing.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Consistent monitoring of processing quality in the room to ensure high standards at all times.
• Solid knowledge of meat processing techniques to assist other staff and help set benchmarks.
• Making sure that all compliance and regulatory requirements are strictly adhered to and that the process is in control under HACCP.
• Training, developing and mentoring staff.
• Continuously improving standards and areas for further development.
• Recording and processing documentation/departmental administration in an accurate and timely manner.
• Management/supervision of all staff within the department.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a meat processing environment is preferential, however not required.

We are looking for a practical person who understands the importance of regulatory requirements and compliance, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has the ability to think on their feet.

Additional information

If you are looking to for your next challenge and want to join a successful, growing organisation then please apply online today.