Fleischermeister Job

Grade : D4
Department : Production
Line Manager : Eduard Keys

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Advise and develop new-to-world processes and products to drive innovation, continuous improvement for Hartlief factory and Delis production process in line with the companys vision and purpose.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• Fleischermeister Qualification (with Meisterbrief).
• A minimum of 8-10 years experience as a Fleischermeister in a meat processing and production environment of a large-scale meat production/processing company.
• 10 or more years experience in the meat industry with leadership experience.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of a broad number of fields, specialising in meat processing.
• Experience in training the training and coaching of staff as well as identifying and developing the next generation of Fleischermeisters.
• Knowledge and command of latest technologies, machines and lines used in the production of meat and sausage production.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the selection, preparation, display packaging, and sale of meat to consumer and commercial customers.
• BE (Code 08) Drivers Licence.

KEY JOB OUTPUTS:

• Advise and provide input in the development, implementation & maintenance of the Quality Assurance strategy and standards for Hartlief.
• Drive the process of identifying opportunities for longer shelf lives on finished goods.
• Optimize recipes to improve quality, taste profile, shelf life and product costing (where applicable)
• Identify opportunities which could influence the maximum execution of the production plans and processes to ensure efficiency, utilization and effectiveness as well as adherence to schedule.
• Advice on recipe changes as per available raw materials.
• Inspect and monitor production and packaging lines to ensure compliance to production processes & procedures.
• Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers and train new meat cutters.
• Provide guidance and recommendations on technology, equipment and processes which will enable efficiencies and breakthrough results.
• Direct the testing of prototype products from conception to Measuring & Evaluation.
• Oversee trials and report on trials conducted as per the Trial Report template for record purposes.
• Ensure compliance to the Trial Process and Checklist.
• Drive portfolio optimisation and rationalization based on commercial and practical indicators.
• Co-design marketing concepts for new and existing products based on unique selling points and value addition.
• Design new value-added fresh meat products and get them ready for sale.
• Assist to allocate, supervise and coordinate floor employees and ensure work is completed effectively, efficiently and on time.
• Assist to ensure absolute adherence and management of rules, processes and record keeping of HACCAP standards.
• Adhere to Health and Safety Regulations and report deviations and incidents to Manager Factory
• Train sales employees on customer care, sales skills and unique selling points of new and existing products.
• Coach deli employees on general meat cuts as well as special cuts and possible value addition to present the product as attractively as possible.

Due Date: 11 September 2023

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Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.