Job Description

SEAFOOD PRODUCTION MANAGER

Location: Cape Town
Industry: FMCG / Fresh Food Production

A leading organisation within the fresh food and FMCG sector is seeking an experienced Seafood Production Manager to oversee and optimise seafood production operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a detail-oriented professional with strong operational expertise in fresh food production and a deep understanding of quality control and food safety standards.

THE ROLE

You will be responsible for managing end-to-end seafood production operations, ensuring efficiency, product quality, and compliance with food safety regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

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  Managing daily seafood production operations to ensure efficiency and minimal waste
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  Overseeing processing, packaging, and storage of fresh seafood products
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  Ensuring production output aligns with demand and delivery timelines
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  Implementing and maintaining strict food safety and quality standards, including:
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    HACCP and hygiene protocols
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    Cold chain management
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    Regulatory compliance
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  Monitoring stock levels, procurement processes, and supplier quality
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  Ensuring proper handling and storage of seafood products
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  Leading, training, and managing production teams to meet performance targets
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  Driving productivity, accountability, and operational discipline across the team
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  Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements
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  Maintaining audit readiness and quality assurance standards
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  Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
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  Collaborating with procurement and retail teams to optimise supply chain flow

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Key requirements:

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  Minimum 5 years' experience in seafood processing or fresh food production (essential)
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  Strong background in production operations and quality control
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  Solid understanding of food safety standards (HACCP, ISO, cold chain management)
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  Proven experience managing teams in a production environment
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  Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
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  Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Advantageous:

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  Qualification in Food Science, Production Management, or related field
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  Experience within retail food production or FMCG environments
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  Understanding of seafood sourcing and handling standards

WHO YOU ARE

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  Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and compliance
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  A hands-on leader who can manage and motivate teams
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  Operationally strong with a continuous improvement mindset
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  A problem-solver who can identify and resolve production challenges
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  Resilient and able to perform under pressure
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  A strong communicator with effective stakeholder engagement skills

WHY THIS ROLE

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  Opportunity to lead production within a specialised fresh food environment
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  High-impact role with direct influence on quality, efficiency, and output
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  Exposure to end-to-end production and supply chain processes
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  Dynamic, fast-paced operational environment
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  Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence