Production Assistant Manager | Portlethen

Kepak McIntosh Donald in Portlethen, globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland, is seeking a passionate and driven Boning Hall Assistant Manager to join our dynamic team. As part of one of Europe’s leading meat processors, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our continued growth and success.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Boning Hall Manager in delivering production targets, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the production line, and maintaining product quality. You will be responsible for all Boning Hall employees, ensuring consistency and compliance to boning, butchering, trimming and finishing requirements of red meat for sale and consumption.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about continuous improvement and waste reduction. You should be able to challenge the status quo, offer innovative solutions, and turn creative ideas into effective strategies. The ability to manage business costs and deliver projects through your team is crucial.

• Significant knowledge and experience of meat production (preferably red meat), processing, and operations essential

• Animal Welfare, HACCP, NEBOSH or IOSH qualification desirable

• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop people and teams to achieve established goals and improve department performance

• Commercial awareness and cost management skills essential

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good interpersonal, communication, and negotiating skills

• Capable of sound judgement and making production decisions quickly and whilst under pressure

• Commitment to good practice and leading by example

• Communicates well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels

• Ability to multitask and work under own initiative to deliver to deadlines

• Relationship builder with influencing skills

• Excellent IT skills (particularly Excel)

• Strong team player

• Company Pension

• Industry training and professional development
• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation)
• 25% Discount in our on site Butcher Shop
• Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch
• Employee Discount Platform – All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• 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 – You can buy 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
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program – help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.

As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on our operations. If you are a dedicated and results-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!