Processing Manager at Victory Farms

We are seeking a Processing Manager to lead strategic and daily fish processing operations at Victory Farms. As the manager you will oversee the processing team in four key areas: Input Control, Fish Processing, Output Control, and Ice Management. This role drives efficiency, food safety compliance, process improvements, KPI monitoring, and cross-team coordination while fostering a culture of safety and sustainability.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Process Management & Control

• Developing and implementing process solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Developing process workflows and design in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively with supervisors.
• Planning and organizing production schedules
• Ensure scaling, slicing, gutting, cleaning, sorting, precooling and output into our Farm Logistics Centre is done to standard.
• Operate and maintain processing equipment and machinery.
• Pack and label processed fish for shipping.
• Overseeing Ice Plant activities.

Health & Quality Control.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Inspect fish for quality and remove any defects.
• Determining quality control standards during input and output.
• Ensuring that health and safety regulations are met.
• Ensuring Quality and Hygiene Standards are maintained.
• Ensuring health, safety and environmental compliance and improvements.

Leadership & People Management

• Organizing relevant training sessions and upskilling.
• Providing leadership for relevant technical and operational teams.
• Liaising with Commercial operations on demand and supply of processed product specifications.
• Working cohesively with site leadership team to deliver sites’ balanced business plan to achieve productivity.

Budgeting & Cost Control.

• Participate in budget formulation for departmental alignment with overall company objective.
• Meet daily processing targets.
• Assessing processing and resource requirements
• Ensuring the highest processing standards are maintained.

Reporting

• Prepare and share relevant reports to support decision making.

Requirements

• Education: A degree in in Production Management, Operations Management or Food technology, MSc is a plus or a related field is required. A Masters degree, professional certification or OSH training is an added advantage
• Processing Experience: 5-7 years of experience managing a food processing/production facility
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a high-performing processing team.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to senior management and external stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Advanced ability to identify complex issues, develop strategic solutions, and execute them effectively.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefit:

• Visibility into the world’s fastest growing aquaculture company.
• Ideal for a candidate looking to dive into a mission-oriented Organization.
• The team is committed to the candidate’s success and will provide coaching, mentorship, and unique exposure to people and experiences that come from the most successful leaders in the entrepreneurial community and the social sector.