FEEDMILL MANAGER ALBERT FALLS

Karan Beef

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Feedmill Manager to lead and manage all aspects of our feedmill operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient production of high-quality livestock feed while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, cost control, and operational performance. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership to the production team, optimise feedmill processes, and drive continuous improvement across all operational activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

Manage the daily operations of the feedmill to achieve production targets.
Plan and coordinate production schedules to meet operational requirements.
Ensure the production of feed complies with quality and nutritional specifications.
Monitor production efficiency and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Oversee preventative maintenance programmes to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
Manage raw material inventory and ensure accurate stock control.
Monitor production costs and identify opportunities for cost savings.
Lead, mentor and develop supervisors and production staff.
Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, GMP, HACCP and company standards.
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly operational reports for management.
Work closely with Procurement, Maintenance, Quality Assurance and Feedlot Operations to ensure efficient production.

Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent planning and organisational ability.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
High attention to detail.
Results driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
Sound decision-making ability.

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Animal Science, Agriculture, Production Management, Operations Management, Engineering or a related field.
Minimum 5–10 years' experience in a feedmill, agricultural manufacturing or livestock feed production environment.
Sound knowledge of feed production processes, quality assurance and inventory management.
Experience with preventative maintenance planning and production optimisation.
Computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
Must have own transport and be willing to travel to other sites within the group.
Must have clean criminal record.
The successfull candidate must reside in or around Pietermaritzburg or must be willing to relocate to Pietermaritzburg.

Market Related Salary

CLOSING DATE: 24thJULY 2026

Please email your CV to ***email_hidden*** ( please put the job title FEEDMILL MANAGER in the

subject line), or visit our Website http://www.karanbeef.com.

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position.

Karan Beef is an equal opportunity Company, and preference is given to applicants from underrepresented and racial and ethnic groups.

Correspondence will only be conducted with candidates who reach the shortlist.

Candidates who are not contacted within two weeks from the closing date can assume that they

have not been shortlisted for an interview and they are hereby thanked for their application.