Graduate scheme
Role Purpose
The Operations Graduate will embark on an intensive learning journey within our meat processing company, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the entire production process from procurement to sales. This role is designed to develop future leaders in the meat industry, with a strong emphasis on learning the end-to-end process of deconstructing an animal, understanding the value of each part, and mastering the operations that drive our business. The ultimate goal is for the graduate to be able to articulate the entire process, from purchasing a live animal to delivering finished products to customers, and to demonstrate this knowledge through presentations and hands-on experience.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Process Learning: Rotate through various departments, including procurement, abattoir, by-product processing, warehouse, logistics, and sales, to gain hands-on experience and a deep understanding of each stage of the meat production process.
Presentation and Reporting: At the end of each rotation, present the acquired knowledge and insights to demonstrate an understanding of the operations. This includes explaining the deconstruction of the animal and the value of its parts.
Operational Involvement: Actively participate on the factory floor, learning each work station and the processes involved in breaking down the animal into prime and customer-specific cuts.
People Management: Develop skills in managing diverse teams, understanding the dynamics of a labour-intensive industry, and learning how to effectively communicate and lead in a multicultural environment.
Continuous Improvement: Engage in key projects such as data gathering, writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process improvement initiatives, and customer-specific projects to contribute to the overall efficiency of operations.
Key Competencies
Numerical Proficiency: Strong aptitude for working with numbers, crucial for understanding the yield, value, and financial aspects of meat processing.
Work Ethic: A strong work ethic is essential. Demonstrating a background in farming, manual labour, or consistent part-time work during studies is an advantage.
People Management: Ability to manage and motivate teams in a labour-intensive environment, with a focus on maintaining calm and effective communication in high-pressure situations.
Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in high-pressure environments where quick thinking and decision-making are required.
Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, whether through sports, work, or academic projects.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Educational Background: Open to graduates from various disciplines including Agriculture, Engineering, Food and Agri-business Management, Animal Science, Food Science, and related fields.
Professional Experience: Experience in food or agriculture, whether through summer jobs, part-time work, or full-time roles. Hands-on experience in a related field is highly valued.
Skills: Understanding of the full process flow in meat processing, from procurement to product delivery. Ability to learn and identify different cuts of meat and their value.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with people of different nationalities and backgrounds.
Personal Attributes
Driven and Ambitious: A desire to build a long-term career in the meat industry, with aspirations to become a manager in operations.
Eager to Learn: A proactive approach to learning, with a willingness to seek out information, ask questions, and absorb knowledge like a sponge.
Resilience: Comfortable working in a challenging environment, including exposure to abattoirs and carcass locations.
Other Role Information
Location: Full-time on-site at our various processing plants, with the possibility of travel to other locations for specialized learning.
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Progression: The program will involve 90% factory floor experience and 10% office-based work initially, with a gradual increase in office responsibilities as the graduate progresses.
Assessment: The graduate will be assessed through presentations and practical demonstrations of their understanding at each stage of the process. Successful completion of the program will be contingent on passing the final “exam question,” demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of the entire meat processing cycle.
More Details
Apply by
30.12.2024
