Assistant Processing Plant Manager Job Hiring in Papua New Guinea for Highland Products Limited trading as Zenag Chicken

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Job Vacancy: Assistant Processing Plant Manager
Employer/Company: Highland Products Limited trading as Zenag Chicken
Job Location: Papua New Guinea

Assistant Processing Plant Manager

Qualifications:

• 5+ years work experience in a Food Processing / Manufacturing management role (preferably poultry processing).
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GHP and food safety systems.
• Sound leadership and people management skills, ability to handle large teams.
• Excellent Oral (English) and Written communication skills.
• Practical problem solving & decision-making skills.
• High level of integrity, discipline, and attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate a diverse workforce and handle industrial relation sensitivities
• Strong organization & planning skills
• Good understanding on food processing and engineering operations.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning, coordination and management of production activities across slaughtering, evisceration, chilling, deboning, cutting, packaging, storage and dispatch.
• Ensures production targets for volume, yield, quality and cost efficiency are met
• Identify bottlenecks and implement operational improvements to increase productivity and reduce downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate with the maintenance team to minimize downtime.
• Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processing efficiency
• Form control measures to minimize wastages (i.e., labor, raw materials, packaging materials, office supplies, sanitation supplies, etc.).
• Lead, mentor and train processing supervisors and operational teams.
• Participate in recruitment, on-boarding and performance management of staff.
• Promote Teamwork, discipline, efficiency, safety, continuous improvement and high morale among the 470+ workforce.
• Manage compliance with HACCP principles, SSOP, GHP and other sanitation protocols.
• Support quality assurance with audits, documentation and corrective actions.
• Ensure cold chain integrity, hygiene and microbiological control at all processing stages.
• Respond to non-conformances and customer complaints with root-cause analysis
• Support training programs in HACCP, WHS, Sanitation and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with PNG HS Regulations.
• Monitor WHS practices and enforce use of PPE.
• Conduct incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Participate in WHS safety meetings and training sessions.
• Ensure compliance to PNG Food Safety Regulations, CEPA environmental regulations and PNG Health Standards.
• Maintains accurate records: production data, temperatures, environmental compliance based on approved EP, sanitation logs, downtime, yields and staff attendance.
• Assists with internal and external audits.
• Review Inventory Reporting and investigate variances.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehousing and cold storage teams to ensure continuous supply of raw materials and packaging.
• Monitory inventory levels and reduce wastage of meat, packaging and chemicals.
• Support risk mitigation plans for fire, power outages, product recall/withdrawal, equipment failure, natural calamities, and any other emergencies.
• Participates in disaster preparedness drills and environmental management programs.
• Manage Capital Expenditure Projects related to the continual improvement of the Processing Plant.
• Assist with review of purchase order requests and other costs related to the Processing Plant.
• Any other tasks requested by management.

Requirements:

• Update and detailed Resume in Word format or PDF with a picture
• Employment Certificate
• Training Certificate
• Passport Copy

Walk-in applicants can visit us at:
Questcore Inc.
Address: Unit 701-702, Pryce Center Building, 1179 Chino Roces Avenue corner Bagtikan St., San Antonio Village, Makati

Employer Overview:

Zenag Chicken has brought families and communities together in Papua New Guinea for over 70 years. Each day we produce the highest quality, nutrient-rich, flavoursome Chicken and Eggs products. Meatier, Tastier, Juicier.

As Papua New Guinea’s leading poultry producer, we pride ourselves on producing the best quality product that’s assessable to all families in Papua New Guinea. Baked, fried or grilled, Zenag Chicken is an inexpensive, high quality protein source that will keep your family completely satisfied.

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