Assistant General Manager - Multi Species Abattoir & Food Manufacturing Facility - Staffordshire - £60,000 - £65,000 + Gym + Medical + Benefits

Assistant General Manager
Assistant General Manager - Multi Species Abattoir & Food Manufacturing Facility - Staffordshire - £60,000 - £65,000 + Gym + Medical + Benefits

The Job:
An opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Assistant General Manager to support the leadership and operational performance of a multi species organic abattoir and food manufacturing facility. This is a development focused role designed for an experienced operational leader who is looking to progress towards a General Manager position over time. Working closely with the General Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations across slaughter, butchery, processing and value added production.

Key responsibilities::
- Support the General Manager in leading day to day site operations across slaughter, butchery and food production
- Deputise for the General Manager when required, taking responsibility for overall site performance and leadership teams
- Oversee production activities to optimise throughput, yield, efficiency and cost control
- Support production planning in line with customer demand and supply chain requirements
- Lead operational meetings and contribute to KPI reviews and performance improvement plans
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the site
- Support compliance with food safety, HACCP, BRCGS, SALSA, animal welfare and regulatory requirements
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, traceability, product integrity and audit readiness
- Support the delivery of strong animal welfare standards and ethical livestock handling practices
- Assist with health and safety management, risk assessments, investigations and training initiatives
- Monitor operational costs, labour efficiency and key performance metrics
- Support financial planning, forecasting, and identifying opportunities for cost improvements
- Lead, coach, and develop teams across production, hygiene, maintenance and quality functions
- Support relationships with customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders
- Assist with maintenance planning, equipment reliability and site improvement projects

The Company:
A successful and established food manufacturing business operating a multi-species organic abattoir and production facility. The business is committed to maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare, food safety, quality and operational excellence. This is an opportunity to join a forward thinking organisation with a clear succession plan and the opportunity to progress into a senior leadership role.

The Candidate:
- Proven experience within abattoir, meat processing, food manufacturing or a similar operational environment
- Strong experience managing teams within a production or manufacturing setting with the ability to drive performance
- Good understanding of food safety standards, HACCP, BRCGS/SALSA requirements, animal welfare and regulatory compliance
- Commercial awareness with experience analysing performance data, managing costs and understanding P&L principles
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence teams and stakeholders
- Ambitious mindset with the desire to develop towards a General Manager position; relevant qualifications such as Food Science, Agriculture, Operations Management, HACCP, IOSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous

The Package:
- Salary package of £60,000 - £65,000 DOE
- 33 days' annual leave
- Workplace pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) scheme
- Access to on site gym facilities
- In house medical and dental services
- Regular visiting optician service

Please email your CV to Adam Lammas, Recruitment Delivery Consultant at ALammas@agriRS.co.uk. 

Candidate Requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.

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