AddressOur client, Mainstream Aquaculture, is not just another fish in the sea; they are Australia’s premier provider of white-fleshed fish, committed to leading the industry with innovative practices and a clear vision. Nestled between rainforest and reef in one of Australia’s most pristine environments, they are a leader in sustainable aquaculture, specialising in raising superb Barramundi. Their world-leading breeding program distributes high-quality Barramundi to 31 countries, showcasing their dedication to global excellence.
Located at their North QLD site in Martyville, just a 12-minute drive from Innisfail, our client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join their team.
Your Role
As the Head of Operations/Operations Manager, your primary role will be to ensure all aspects of daily production and dispatch operations run efficiently and effectively, ensuring production meets output, quality, and efficiency targets. You will be key in steering their strategic business objectives into action in Queensland.
Your role will also include but not be limited to –
- Managing production scheduling and optimising resource allocation to meet production plan requirements.
- Overseeing the optimisation of feed grow-out models and planning fish grading and rotation activities to maximise production and plant utilisation.
- Ensuring water and environmental conditions are maintained within regulatory and operational guidelines.
- Prioritising maintenance and operations activities to maximise aquaculture facility availability.
- Monitoring fish health behaviour and ensuring appropriate responses to any abnormalities.
About You
To be considered for the role, it is important that you possess extensive operational experience in either aquaculture, livestock, or agriculture operations and have the ability to transform strategic objectives into tactical actions. Your strong leadership and communication skills, along with your capacity to build relationships and work collaboratively, are essential. Additionally, you should be adept at managing plant operations to deliver on objectives.
The successful candidate will build and retain a motivated team, ensuring compliance with WH&S, environmental regulations, and preventive maintenance.
To be considered for the role, it is important that you can address the following:
Essential Criteria:
- Extensive operational experience in aquaculture, livestock, or agricultural operations
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop practical solutions.
- Experience working effectively with customers and maintaining relationships.
- Degree in Aquaculture, Marine Biology, or a related discipline.
- Understanding of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sales and marketing.
- Sound understanding of fish feeding operations and procedures.
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For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Marcela Rocha-Lima on 0467 063 ***.
