Description

SR Afro Chicks & Breeders Ltd is seeking an experienced Slaughterhouse (Abattoir) Plant Manager to oversee all facility operations, lead end-to-end production, quality control, and food safety (HACCP), ensuring compliance with local (UNBS) and international standards, as well as human safety initiatives, with full P&L accountability. The Plant Manager shall ensure the humane handling of livestock, efficient processing, and compliance with all Ugandan environmental and health regulations.

Position Responsibilities:

a) Operational Management:

Oversee the entire slaughtering process, including lairage management, stunning, bleeding, dressing, and carcass cooling, in line with established standard operating procedures (SOPs).

b) Quality Assurance & Safety:

Implement and enforce required food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards (HACCP) to prevent contamination. Ensure compliance with MAAIF slaughterhouse regulations.

c) Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure total compliance with the local regulation on livestock handling/ movements, and valid health certificates from the District Veterinary Officer (DVO).

Manage the inspection process for livestock, establishments, and carcasses.

d) Production Planning:

Establish work schedules, shift rotations, and production targets to meet market demand.

Maintain smooth workflows, reduce congestion, and maintain order on the work floors.

e) Equipment Maintenance:

Ensure proper maintenance of slaughtering equipment, refrigeration units, and machinery to prevent breakdowns. Adhere to regular general maintenance schedules.

f) Waste Management:

Oversee the hygienic disposal of offal, condegined meat, and other waste in accordance with environmental regulations.

g) Supply Chain Management:

Manage inventory, including livestock supply, PPE for staff, and equipment spare parts.

h) Team Leadership:

Supervise, train, and appraise slaughterhouse staff, ensuring adherence to safety protocols (OHS).

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, Food Science/Technology, or a related field.

Experience:

At least 10 years of experience in abattoir management or food production, with proven experience in team leadership.

Knowledge:

Deep understanding of livestock industry operations in Uganda, meat hygiene standards, and animal welfare regulations.

Skills:

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in basic computing.

Technical:

Knowledge of slaughterhouse construction and equipment (eg. cold chain management).

Behavioural:

Results-oriented, high ethical standards, and attention to quality

• Oversee the entire slaughtering process, including lairage management, stunning, bleeding, dressing, and carcass cooling, in line with established standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Implement and enforce required food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards (HACCP) to prevent contamination. Ensure compliance with MAAIF slaughterhouse regulations.
• Ensure total compliance with the local regulation on livestock handling/ movements, and valid health certificates from the District Veterinary Officer (DVO).
• Manage the inspection process for livestock, establishments, and carcasses.
• Establish work schedules, shift rotations, and production targets to meet market demand.
• Maintain smooth workflows, reduce congestion, and maintain order on the work floors.
• Ensure proper maintenance of slaughtering equipment, refrigeration units, and machinery to prevent breakdowns. Adhere to regular general maintenance schedules.
• Oversee the hygienic disposal of offal, condegined meat, and other waste in accordance with environmental regulations.
• Manage inventory, including livestock supply, PPE for staff, and equipment spare parts.
• Supervise, train, and appraise slaughterhouse staff, ensuring adherence to safety protocols (OHS).

• Strong organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in basic computing

• Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, Food Science/Technology, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in abattoir management or food production.
• Proven experience in team leadership.
• Deep understanding of livestock industry operations in Uganda.
• Knowledge of meat hygiene standards.
• Knowledge of animal welfare regulations.
• Knowledge of slaughterhouse construction and equipment (e.g., cold chain management).
• Results-oriented.
• High ethical standards.
• Attention to quality.