International Women’s Day Celebrated by More to Meat
This year, the More to Meat campaign is proud to celebrate the incredible women who work in red meat processing.
Our industry is diverse, and women are an important part of the workforce.
Today, we’re promoting three women who work at red meat processors across Australia.
Sumara, Kalani, and Michelle show the diversity available in red meat processing.
Women in red meat processing are labourers and quality assurance officers, to jobs that require a university education or a trade.
On International Women’s Day, More to Meat recognises the women who are making strides in the red meat processing industry.
Meet Sumara
Sumara Campbell is the Plant Manager at Fletcher International in Albany, WA.
Sumara came to the red meat processing industry from logistics.
After 13 years, Sumara has worked her way up to the senior levels of the red meat processing industry.
Sumara said, “At the end of the day, I want women to have it all: break barriers, to share the parenting roles, and to show our next generation that it’s all possible.”
Meet Kalani
COVID paused Kalani’s hospitality job and university studies, and she ended up applying for a job as a cook at The Casino Food Co-Op.
Kalani has worked in several roles in the red meat processing industry and recently started as an Innovation Coordinator, the next step in her career.
At 22 years old, Kalani is a rising star of red meat processing, making the most of every opportunity.
Kalani said, “I love the variety of work in red meat processing and working together with our diverse teams. It means everyone is welcome and no two days are the same.”
Meet Dr Michelle Henry
Dr Michelle Henry is a former animal scientist and university academic but now works in red meat processing.
After completing her PhD, Dr Henry came to the red meat processing industry for a career change.
Eight years later, the former academic loves her job working as a Supply Chain Manager at Gundagai Meat Processors.
Dr Henry said, “It has been a great move for me. I am extremely happy that I stayed open to different opportunities and carved my own path. My advice to others would be to jump in and enjoy the ride!”
Great work Sumara, Kalani, and Michelle!
These are just some examples of the many women across Australia doing amazing work in red meat processing.
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