Website Country Bird Holdings Ltd (CBH)
CBH is a dynamic agricultural business that operates across Africa, comprised of operations that stretch across all major concerns within the sector. Our innovation, diversity and commitment to quality are what set us apart. We currently have operations in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, M… read moreozambique, Swaziland and Nigeria. These operations include feed mills, breeding and hatching facilities, broiler operations, abattoirs as well as logistics and distribution. CBH aspires to be the number one household name in the protein industry throughout Africa. We are consumer-led in providing quality protein products at affordable prices in a sustainable and responsible way. In order to steer towards healthy expansion, we are committed to a safe work environment, encouraging upliftment, and implementing environmentally responsible practices. By embracing the highest possible health and safety standards, CBH strives to set the benchmark for the industry, recognising our responsibility for the health and safety of all of our employees and community stakeholders. We constantly strive to decrease any health and safety risk and incident, choosing to be proactive rather than reactive. There is a defined hierarchy of control in these matters, upholding our legal obligations while following the codes set out by regulatory bodies. At CBH, we recognise that our activities have an impact on the environment. To counter this, we regularly review our activities, adhering to legislation and constantly looking for ways to improve our environmental profile, maintaining awareness throughout our staff from management to all employees. We are quick to respond to concerns raised, working with the relevant environmental organisations and Government and investing both effort and money protecting our resources.
Job Advert Summary
Responsible for driving operational efficiency, process optimization, and compliance within the poultry processing environment. This role ensures yield improvement, cost reduction, and adherence to food safety and quality standards while leading continuous improvement initiatives across all abattoir operations. Additionally, this role incorporates strategic training and development responsibilities to build workforce capability and embed a culture of operational excellence.
Minimum Requirements
B-Tech or National Diploma in Environmental Health or related field.
Diploma in Production Management.
Minimum 10 years in poultry processing and abattoir operations.
Extensive experience in HACCP, ISO 22000, and food safety compliance.
Proven track record in process optimization and yield improvement.
Experience in training facilitation and skills development programs.
Strategic operational management.
Leadership and team development.
Financial acumen and budgeting.
Quality assurance and compliance.
Occupational health and safety management.
Training and development planning.
Change management and culture leadership.
Operations & Production Management.
Food Safety & Hygiene (HACCP, ISO 22000).
Process Optimization & Yield Improvement.
Budgeting & Financial Management.
Employee Relations & Training.
Adult learning principles and training methodologies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead operational efficiency initiatives across poultry processing lines.
Implement process flow redesign and yield tracking systems.
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and labour regulations.
Manage budgets, cost-saving strategies, and performance metrics.
Mentor and develop managers to strengthen leadership and engagement.
Drive continuous improvement and change management programs.
Design and deliver training programs to enhance technical and operational skills.
Monitor training effectiveness and align learning interventions with business goals.
Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous learning across the division
Deadline:22nd December,2025
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cbh.erecruit.co