Vacancy title:
Butchery Production Manager
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Business Operations, Food Processing & Sales, Production, Goods
Jobs at:
Gramus Express Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, October 31 2026
Duty Station:
Ndola – Town | Ndola
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 21 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Background
Gramus Express Limited invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and results-oriented individuals to fill the following positions. We seek competent professionals with relevant technical knowledge, practical experience, integrity and a strong commitment to accountability, productivity and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate and supervise daily butchery production, meat processing and preparation activities.
Allocate duties to butchers and production assistants and monitor productivity and performance.
Ensure correct carcass breakdown, cutting, deboning, trimming, portioning, packaging and handling of meat products.
Monitor production volumes, meat yields, raw material utilisation, wastage and production costs.
Maintain accurate production records and prepare reports on output, losses, quality and operational performance.
Coordinate stock requirements with the Stock Controller and relevant departments to support uninterrupted production.
Enforce food safety, hygiene, sanitation, quality-control and occupational health and safety standards.
Ensure meat-processing machinery and equipment are operated safely, cleaned properly and maintained in good working condition.
Monitor product quality, storage conditions and cold-chain compliance throughout production.
Identify operational challenges and implement improvements to production efficiency, product quality and resource utilisation.
Qualifications and Experience
Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Meat Science, Animal Science, Meat Technology, Food Science and Technology or a closely related field.
Minimum of 3–5 years of practical experience in commercial meat processing, butchery production, an abattoir or a meat-processing facility.
At least 2 years of supervisory or production management experience.
Proven hands-on competence in carcass breakdown, meat cutting, deboning, trimming, portioning and preparation of different meat cuts.
Knowledge of meat yield calculations, production planning, stock utilisation, cost control and wastage reduction.
Practical knowledge of meat hygiene, food safety, cold-chain management and the safe operation and cleaning of meat-processing equipment.
Required Competencies
Strong practical meat-processing and butchery skills.
Demonstrated production planning, team leadership and staff-supervision abilities.
Sound knowledge of meat quality, yield management and wastage control.
Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
High standards of hygiene, safety, discipline and accountability.
Gramus Express Limited seeks professionals who demonstrate competence, reliability, integrity and a commitment to improving operational performance and safeguarding company resources.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now ([email protected]) .
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit the following documents:
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A cover letter outlining their relevant qualifications, experience and suitability for the position.
- Copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications.
- Contact details for at least two professional referees.
Applicants must clearly indicate the position they are applying for in the mail subject line or application message.
Applications should be submitted through the application channel specified by Gramus Express Limited on Go Zambia Jobs.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend interviews and practical or technical assessments relevant to the position.
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