Assistant Processing Manager at Victory Farms

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Prepare and share relevant reports to support decision making.

• 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 in 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.

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