PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To direct, plan, manage and control the daily activities of the hatchery & weaning operation. Ensure quality assurance by enforcing compliance to policies and procedures. Link daily operations to O&L Aquaculture strategic objectives. Leading people and resources towards achieving the business monthly and annual production targets.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- A BTech / BSc with a major in fish or wildlife management or biology, natural resources management, fish culture, agriculture, biological sciences, environmental sciences, conservation biology, animal science or related field or relevant Aquaculture Diploma.
- 5 years experience in an Abalone Farming business.
- Must have 2-3 years experience in a management or supervisory role within a multicultural environment .
- Technical experience, knowledge of plant and equipment maintenance.
- Experience in an abalone aquaculture environment.
- Valid Code 08 drivers licence,
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategic & Development
- Develop and oversee the development of standard operating policies & procedures in line with operational and long-term strategic goals and objectives.
- Design hatching & weaning production work instructions and relevant documentation to support daily operational requirements.
- Review, update and monitor policies & procedures to ensure compliance to Legislations, HACCP/BRC standards, food safety systems and organizational changes/ targets.
- Responsible for regulatory permit and license compliance
Operational Management
- Serves as the operational leader, responsible for planning & directing operations in the area(s) of responsibility.
Procurement & Stock Control
- Obtain quotations for the necessary supplies, services, and equipment for the areas of responsibility.
- Controls and monitors inventory of equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Operates a variety of equipment necessary to maintain and monitor an abalone hatchery.
Compliance & SHEQ
- Oversees the compliance of abalone health and biosecurity requirements in the area(s) of responsibility by monitoring and controlling the quality standards & abalone health in the operational area as stipulated by Quality Regulations, Systems & Policies and Food Safety Systems.
- Ensure that corrective action is taken on identified audit findings and non-conformances timeously.
- Maintains knowledge of pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and how to treat them.
Operations
- Responsible for the complete production cycle from settling to weaning to transfer to growout.
- Manages the spawning, rearing, weighing, counting, grading, and size-grouping of abalone for transfer to the grow-out farm.
- Compiles data to develop operational reports detailing operational performance in each area of responsibility.
Administration
- Attends various meetings and action/communicate instructions.
- Types, compiles, and prepares reports, presentations and correspondence.
- Manages databases and filing systems.
- Prepares work reports, progress reports and time sheets.
Financial and Budget Control
- Prepares annual departmental budgets (operational & manpower) Manage and maintain approved budget.
- Provides input into the CAPEX budget for the business.
- Releases purchase and CAPEX requisitions
- Controls departmental expenditure.
O&L - a Great Place to Work.
Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requisition ID: 3359