Manager - Farm Audit (Shrimp Farms) - Avanti Feeds Ltd.

Avanti Feeds Ltd..!

We glad to inform you all that we have Manager vacancy to ensure compliance at our Shrimp Farms. Details are as below.

Job Profile Shrimp Farms Audit Manager

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Position Summary

The Shrimp Farms Audit Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring shrimp farm audits to ensure compliance with international certification standards such as ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council), BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices), HACCP, and USFDA guidelines etc. The role involves close coordination with marketing and production teams, guiding farmers on best aquaculture practices, and conducting awareness programs to enhance sustainability, traceability, and quality across the farming value chain.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Farm Audits & Certification

• Conduct regular internal audits of shrimp farms to ensure compliance with ASC, BAP, HACCP, and USFDA standards.
• Prepare farms for external audits and coordinate with certifying bodies.
• Maintain documentation and records required for certification.

1. Farmer Guidance & Capacity Building

• Train and guide farmers on sustainable aquaculture practices, biosecurity, feed management, water quality, and responsible farming.
• Conduct awareness programmes, workshops, and field visits for farmers.
• Promote best practices for improving yield, quality, and compliance with export requirements.

1. Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with marketing teams to ensure certified farms align with customer and market requirements.
• Work with production teams to integrate farm-level certifications with supply chain processes.
• Engage with government agencies, certifying bodies, and industry stakeholders for regulatory compliance.

1. Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sustainability, and quality standards.
• Prepare reports on audit findings, corrective actions, and compliance status.
• Support management in meeting corporate sustainability and regulatory commitments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:

  Post-Graduation in Fisheries, Marine Biology, Aquaculture, or related discipline.

• Experience:

  Minimum 15 years in aquaculture farm management, certification, quality assurance, or sustainability programs.

• Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of shrimp farming practices, biosecurity, and sustainability.
• Familiarity with ASC, BAP, HACCP, USFDA, FTC, Food Safety System, IFS, BSCI, BRCGS, SMETA etc.
• Exposure to farm audits, compliance checks, and certification processes.

• Skills:

• Excellent communication and training skills for farmer engagement.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Competencies Required

• Leadership and team coordination.
• Strong ethical and compliance mindset.
• Problem-solving ability in farm-level challenges.
• Stakeholder management and relationship building.
• Commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement.

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