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Seafood Production Manager

Boardroom Appointments3,354 open roles

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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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The posting

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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