We have an exciting opportunity for a Loading Bay Manager to join our team in Athleague, Co. Roscommon.
Reporting to the Site Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Beef Loading Bay, ensuring the safe, efficient and timely movement and loading of beef carcasses and products for dispatch.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of beef carcasses and meat processing, with previous butchery, carcass handling or meat production experience highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with Planning, Production and Transport to ensure daily loading plans are achieved safely and efficiently.
- Manage the movement and loading of beef carcasses, ensuring the correct product is selected and dispatched to customer requirements.
- Ensure product quality, identification, traceability and handling standards are maintained throughout the loading process.
- Monitor stock and carcass movements and investigate any discrepancies with the relevant departments.
- Ensure loading areas and equipment meet required H&S, hygiene, 5S and housekeeping standards.
- Manage team training, retraining, H&S standards, holiday cover and the Perfast T&A system.
- Implement and enforce Group H&S, HR, Food Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
- Work closely with the Technical Manager to address any quality or product issues.
- Liaise with Site Department Heads to maintain high operational standards and support customer audits.
- Participate in site routines and meetings, including planning and daily operational reviews.
Stock & Dispatch
- Manage the receipt, storage, movement and dispatch of beef carcasses and products.
- Maintain accurate stock control and full traceability of carcass movements.
- Ensure carcasses are handled and loaded correctly to minimise product damage and maintain customer specifications.
- Manage off-site/maturing stock movements where required.
- Ensure daily loading deadlines are achieved in line with customer and transport requirements.
People Management
- Lead and motivate the Loading Bay team to maximise efficiency and meet daily deadlines.
- Ensure employees are trained and competent in carcass handling, loading procedures, food safety and H&S.
- Manage attendance, performance and holiday cover within the team.
- Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, productivity and teamwork.
- Experience in a beef/meat processing environment is essential.
- Previous butchery, carcass handling, slaughtering, boning or meat production experience would be highly advantageous.
- A good practical understanding of beef carcasses, product specifications and handling requirements.
- Previous people management or supervisory experience.
- Strong understanding of H&S, food safety, hygiene and traceability.
- Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Good planning, organisational and leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
- Company Pension
- Further Education support - You’ll have clear pathways for advancement, supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities
- Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to Get up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
- Bike to Work Scheme - Purchase a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
- Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
Note: As with all positions, due to the nature of our business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time.
Kepak is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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