Production Manager (Seafood)

Role & responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day seafood processing operations (raw material handling, cleaning, grading, freezing, packaging).
• Develop and implement production plans to meet daily and monthly targets based on market demand and inventory.
• Monitor production efficiency, yield, and waste; implement process improvements to reduce costs and enhance output.
• Manage and train production staff, ensuring effective resource allocation, discipline, and safety.
• Coordinate with quality control, maintenance, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Ensure proper handling and traceability of seafood products, from receipt to dispatch.
• Maintain production records, reports, and logs; support internal and external audits.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure all machinery and equipment are functioning efficiently; coordinate preventive maintenance.
• Promote a culture of safety, hygiene, and continuous improvement within the production team.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in Fisheries Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in seafood processing operations, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of seafood processing techniques (chilled, frozen, cooked, IQF, etc.).
• Familiar with export market standards (EU, US FDA, China, Middle East, etc.).
• Experience in labor management, productivity tracking, and cost control.
• Proficient in MS Office and production planning tools (ERP/SAP preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willing to work in shift patterns and under pressure during peak seasons.
• Exposure to automated/semi-automated processing lines.
• Multilingual ability (especially regional languages + English).
• HACCP or Food Safety certification.