Factory Manager

The Blaslov Fishing Group is seeking a Factory Manager for its busy shore-based fish processing facility and cold storage.

The successful candidate will work hands on, leading a team of factory workers and truck drivers to ensure the efficient and high-quality delivery of daily production and delivery schedules. The role requires an enthusiastic, dynamic all-rounder and requires exceptional team management, leadership, and time management skills.

Reporting to the executive management team, duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and organising daily workflow for factory workers and truck drivers.
• Planning and organising the logistics of unloading and delivery of sardines from catch vessel to factory and to tuna farm vessels.
• Planning and organising the unloading of tuna from vessels to factory for processing.
• Organising a team of production staff for freezing sardines on an as-needs basis.
• Managing various activities simultaneously.
• Working with the freezer manager to ensure smooth process through the factory during sardine and/or tuna processing.
• Be hands-on during production and delivery.
• Frozen baitfish stock quantity and quality control.
• Managing the unloading of imported frozen baitfish.
• Employment of factory staff as required.
• Managing the team and ensuring good working relationships.
• Maintaining a safe workplace by working closely with the WH&S officer.

The successful applicant will display the following attributes:

• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Competency with computers and technology.
• To be a good motivator and leader.
• A willingness to learn and be proactive with a “can-do” attitude.
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• The ability to apply and enforce strong attention to quality standards.
• A current driver’s licence.
• Forklift licence.
• HR truck licence.

The Blaslov Fishing Group is a growing fishing business based in Port Lincoln, South Australia. The business has a strong emphasis on safety and work-life balance. The dynamic and seasonal nature of the business allows flexible work options to be negotiated. An attractive salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant, based on qualifications, skills and experience.

To apply for this position please forward a cover letter and application to *******@blaslovfishing.com.au or phone (08) 8683 4***.