Job Description
- Application Deadline: Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT
- Position: Beef Production Manager
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 7 - 10 years
- Location Oyo
- Job Field Manufacturing 
Job Description
- To oversee and manage all aspects of beef production operations at the Ogbomosho Abattoir, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality beef products that meet hygiene, safety, regulatory, and customer standards.
- This includes managing the slaughter process, production planning, team supervision, and continuous improvement of production efficiency and yield.
Responsibilities
Operational Management:
- Manage day-to-day beef slaughtering and processing activities in compliance with SOPs, animal welfare, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure timely processing of livestock from lairage to chilled/final product dispatch.
- Monitor production output and quality control throughout the stages of beef processing.
- Plan and coordinate production schedules based on supply forecasts and demand.
Team Supervision and Development:
- Lead, supervise, and coach production staff, including butchers, slaughter operators, hygiene officers, and packers.
- Ensure proper staffing levels and shift management to meet production targets.
- Train employees on standard production practices, hygiene, and safety standards.
- Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, NAFDAC, SON, and other regulatory standards.
- Liaise with the QA/QC team to investigate and resolve product non-conformities or complaints.
- Maintain strict adherence to sanitation, meat inspection, and environmental protocols.
Production Planning & Inventory Management:
- Coordinate with livestock supply teams to ensure steady and cost-effective raw material inflow.
- Monitor yield, waste, and recovery to optimize output and profitability.
- Manage inventory of consumables, packaging materials, and tools used in production.
Process Optimization and Reporting:
- Continuously assess production processes for efficiency, yield, and cost-effectiveness.
- Generate daily, weekly, and monthly production reports including KPIs (e.g., carcass yield %, downtime, labour efficiency, waste reduction).
- Recommend and implement production process improvements.
Stakeholder and Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with logistics, cold chain, QA, livestock procurement, sales, and maintenance teams.
- Participate in customer audits and assist in implementing corrective actions where necessary.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Production volume vs target
- Carcass yield and recovery rate
- Compliance with safety and hygiene standards
- Labour efficiency and overtime control
- Inventory accuracy and material usage
- Downtime frequency and resolution speed
- Staff turnover and training completion
Requirements
- B.Sc or HND in Animal Science, Food Technology, Meat Science, Production Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 – 10 years of experience in a beef or meat processing environment, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Deep understanding of slaughter techniques, beef cuts, meat grading, and yield optimization.
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP, and hygiene protocols.
- Proficiency in production planning and inventory control systems.
- Familiarity with modern abattoir equipment and meat processing technology.
Required Skills & Competencies:
- Leadership and team management
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Process and operations management
- Data-driven mindset with attention to detail
- Communication and reporting skills
- Knowledge of animal welfare standards and meat inspection procedures
- Adaptability and resilience in high-pressure environments.