Seafood Production Manager

Seafood Production Manager

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

About the job Seafood Production Manager

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:

• Managing daily seafood production operations to ensure efficiency and minimal waste

• Overseeing processing, packaging, and storage of fresh seafood products

• Ensuring production output aligns with demand and delivery timelines

• Implementing and maintaining strict food safety and quality standards, including:

• HACCP and hygiene protocols

• Cold chain management

• Regulatory compliance

• Monitoring stock levels, procurement processes, and supplier quality

• Ensuring proper handling and storage of seafood products

• Leading, training, and managing production teams to meet performance targets

• Driving productivity, accountability, and operational discipline across the team

• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements

• Maintaining audit readiness and quality assurance standards

• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs

• Collaborating with procurement and retail teams to optimise supply chain flow

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Key requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in seafood processing or fresh food production (essential)

• Strong background in production operations and quality control

• Solid understanding of food safety standards (HACCP, ISO, cold chain management)

• Proven experience managing teams in a production environment

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Advantageous:

• Qualification in Food Science, Production Management, or related field

• Experience within retail food production or FMCG environments

• Understanding of seafood sourcing and handling standards

WHO YOU ARE

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and compliance

• A hands-on leader who can manage and motivate teams

• Operationally strong with a continuous improvement mindset

• A problem-solver who can identify and resolve production challenges

• Resilient and able to perform under pressure

• A strong communicator with effective stakeholder engagement skills

WHY THIS ROLE

• Opportunity to lead production within a specialised fresh food environment

• High-impact role with direct influence on quality, efficiency, and output

• Exposure to end-to-end production and supply chain processes

• Dynamic, fast-paced operational environment

• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

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