A leading poultry production company in Oman is seeking a qualified and experienced Assistant Poultry Plant Manager to support the Processing Plant Manager in overseeing all poultry processing operations. The role covers the complete production workflow — from bird reception through to final product dispatch — ensuring efficiency, compliance with HACCP, GMP, and SSOP standards, food safety, and full regulatory adherence across every processing stage.
Role Scope — Full Plant Operations Coverage
Production Oversight: Bird reception, slaughtering, cutting, evisceration, chilling, freezing, packaging, and dispatch
Cold Chain: Temperature control monitoring through processing, storage, and transportation stages
Quality Control: Grading, portioning, deboning, packaging, and product handling compliance
People Management: Workforce planning, attendance, shift allocation, performance evaluation, and training
Reporting: Operational performance reports, deviation escalation, KPI tracking, and management submissions
Food Safety & Compliance Standards Required
HACCP: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points — mandatory across all production stages
GMP: Good Manufacturing Practice — enforced throughout the processing facility
SSOP: Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures — hygiene and sanitation compliance
SOPs: Standard Operating Procedures — strict adherence across all processing activities
Cold Chain: Full temperature monitoring and product integrity during dispatch operations
Position Overview
This is a senior operational role within a poultry processing facility in Oman. The Assistant Poultry Plant Manager works directly alongside the Processing Plant Manager to coordinate, supervise, and optimize the entire poultry production workflow. From managing day-to-day processing line activities and enforcing food safety compliance to supporting workforce planning and preparing management-level performance reports, this is a comprehensive leadership position demanding both technical expertise and strong people management capabilities.
The ideal candidate brings significant hands-on experience in poultry processing or food manufacturing operations, a solid academic foundation in Veterinary, Poultry, or Food Science, and a proven track record in a supervisory or assistant management role within a production environment.
Why This Role Matters: Oman’s food production and poultry processing sector is expanding rapidly under the nation’s food security and agricultural self-sufficiency agenda. The Assistant Poultry Plant Manager is the operational backbone of the processing facility — the professional who ensures products move safely, efficiently, and compliantly from farm to table. This role offers a clear pathway to full Plant Manager responsibility and is one of the most strategically important positions in Gulf food manufacturing in 2026.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Strategy Support & Operational Execution
- Support the implementation of departmental objectives and KPIs aligned with the organization’s broader operational strategy and production targets.
- Assist in monitoring departmental performance metrics, identifying deviations from targets, and supporting corrective action where required.
- Contribute directly to the execution of operational plans designed to achieve production efficiency, volume, and quality goals.
Processing Plant Operations
- Assist in coordinating all poultry processing operations — from bird reception and slaughtering through cutting, evisceration, chilling, freezing, packaging, and dispatch preparation.
- Support monitoring of production planning and ensure alignment with sales forecasts and customer demand requirements at all times.
- Assist in maintaining proper cold chain conditions across processing, storage, and transportation stages to preserve product integrity.
- Monitor day-to-day processing activities to ensure full compliance with HACCP, GMP, SSOP, and hygiene protocols throughout the plant.
- Support supervision of production lines including grading, portioning, deboning, packaging, and all product handling activities.
- Assist in implementing comprehensive quality control checks at every processing stage to meet product specifications and safety standards.
- Support enforcement of health, safety, security, and sanitation standards across the entire production facility.
- Assist in monitoring loading activities to ensure correct temperature control and product integrity during dispatch operations.
- Report all operational issues, deviations, and risks to the Processing Plant Manager in a timely and structured manner.
Budget & Cost Control Support
- Assist in monitoring departmental expenditures and ensuring all operations remain within approved budget parameters.
- Support tracking of cost variances and prepare preliminary financial analysis reports for review by the Processing Plant Manager.
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve material utilization, and enhance operational cost efficiency across the plant.
Policies, Procedures & Compliance
- Support the implementation of departmental policies and procedures in full compliance with organizational standards, food safety regulations, and industry best practices.
- Ensure all production teams strictly adhere to established SOPs across every processing activity and shift.
- Assist in coordinating external audits, regulatory inspections, and certification activities for the processing facility.
People Management & Team Leadership
- Assist in workforce planning and coordination with HR for staffing requirements across production shifts and departments.
- Support monitoring of attendance records, leave planning, and manpower allocation to ensure optimum shift coverage.
- Participate in performance evaluation processes and provide structured input on individual and team performance.
- Support the identification of training needs across production teams and follow up to ensure training programs are implemented effectively.
- Assist in daily task delegation and coordination of responsibilities across supervisors and line teams.
Reporting & Documentation
- Assist in preparing comprehensive operational and performance reports for submission to plant management and senior leadership.
- Review initial reports submitted by supervisors and provide feedback or escalation to the Processing Plant Manager as required.
- Maintain accurate records of production data, quality control results, safety incidents, and operational KPIs.
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science, Poultry Science, Food Science, Food Technology, or a closely related field — mandatory
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is a significant advantage and will be given strong preference during selection
- Professional certifications in food safety, HACCP, or plant management are a valuable addition to your application
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience in poultry processing or food manufacturing operations — non-negotiable minimum
- Prior experience in a supervisory or assistant managerial role within a poultry plant or food processing facility is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of poultry processing stages — slaughter, evisceration, cutting, chilling, packaging, and cold chain — is essential
- Experience working within Gulf or Middle East food manufacturing operations is a significant advantage
Key Competencies
- In-depth knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SSOP, and food safety management systems in a live production environment
- Strong operational planning, production coordination, and multi-team supervision capabilities
- Solid understanding of cold chain management, quality control procedures, and product traceability systems
- Excellent communication, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to manage diverse workforces across rotating shifts in a demanding production environment
Why Poultry Processing Careers Are Growing in Oman 2026
Oman’s national food security strategy under Vision 2040 has placed agricultural self-sufficiency and local food production at the very heart of the country’s economic diversification agenda. Investment in poultry processing infrastructure, cold chain facilities, and food manufacturing capacity has accelerated significantly across the Sultanate — creating a sustained surge in demand for experienced production and plant management professionals.
For food manufacturing professionals, Oman in 2026 represents one of the Gulf’s most promising career markets — offering competitive compensation, long-term employment stability, and genuine career progression pathways. An Assistant Poultry Plant Manager role in Oman positions you at the operational center of this national food production transformation, with a direct pathway to full Plant Manager responsibility as the sector continues to grow.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior Poultry Processing Supervisors: Ready to step up into an assistant management role with full plant operational exposure
- Food Manufacturing Operations Managers: With 6–8 years experience in production-line management and food safety compliance
- Veterinary or Poultry Science Graduates: With strong practical background in commercial poultry processing facilities
- HACCP & GMP Specialists: Experienced in enforcing food safety systems across multi-stage production lines
- Gulf-Based Production Professionals: Seeking a senior leadership opportunity in Oman’s growing agri-food manufacturing sector
- Cold Chain & Logistics Managers: With poultry or food production experience looking to broaden into full plant management
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