Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Factory Manager to support the Factory Manager in overseeing daily processing and operational performance within a seafood processing facility. This role is critical to ensuring safe, efficient, cost-effective production across squid, hake, pilchard, and line fish processing operations, including cold storage and ice plant activities. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a results driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced production environment. The Assistant Factory Manager will lead and coordinate shift production activities, supervise factory teams, monitor productivity and yield, and ensure full compliance with food safety, quality, health & safety, and regulatory requirements. The position plays a key role in achieving production targets, optimizing labour and resource utilization, maintaining equipment performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and controlling factory operations during assigned shifts.
• Executing daily production plans and meeting output, yield, and efficiency targets.
• Supervising raw material intake, processing, packing, and dispatch preparation.
• Managing labour allocation, overtime control, and workforce discipline.
• Ensuring accurate production, stock, and compliance documentation.
• Enforcing HACCP, NRCS, PPECB, DFFE, and internal food safety standards.
• Monitoring equipment performance, minimising downtime, and coordinating maintenance.
• Conducting shift handovers, reporting, and supporting audits.
• Coaching, guiding, and developing production staff to maintain high performance standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Operations Management or a related field.
• HACCP certification (minimum Level 4); NRCS or industry specific certifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Driver’s Licence and PDP.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a supervisory or management role within a factory or production environment.
• Preferably experience in fish processing or manufacturing.
• Proven experience in staff management, production scheduling, and cost control.
• Strong exposure to inventory management, stock control, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated experience with HACCP systems and food safety standards.
• Disciplinary and performance management experience.