Factory Manager - Fishing Vessel

Fishing & Aquaculture (Farming, Animals & Conservation) Contract/Temp About Sanford At Sanford, we are proud of our 100+ years of seafood history, passionate about our industry, and excited about our future. Our vision is Leadership in New Zealand Seafood, achieving this through a value-led approach of care, passion, integrity, and achieving together in all that we do. About the role Jump on board our deep-water fleet, a league of 12 fishing vessels operating year-round from Great Barrier to the Ross Sea. Our deep-sea vessels can be at sea for up to 12 weeks at a time, catching, processing, and packaging seafood onboard, delivering the finest New Zealand seafood to tables worldwide. As the Factory Manager on the San Granit (67m long - largest in our fleet), you will have the opportunity to oversee the entire factory operation aboard one of our large factory trawlers. The vessel, located in Timaru, has a strong value-led culture, where people are the operation's most important asset. This role requires strong leadership and a commitment to maintaining compliance with food safety regulations while ensuring smooth factory operations. This is an Independent Contractor role on a 6 weeks on - 6 weeks off rotation. Paid for your trips off. Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire factory operation, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and the quota management system.
• Make product cascading decisions based on company directives and run of catch.
• Lead the development and training of factory crew members.
• Oversee the health, safety, and well-being of the crew.
• Liaise with higher management on operational decisions and reports.
• Handle minor disciplinary issues within the crew.
• Manage and order consumables and packaging required for each voyage.

About you: You are an experienced leader in factory vessel operations with a deep understanding of compliance requirements. You are capable of making critical decisions under pressure, have strong leadership skills, and can foster a productive, positive working environment. Your commitment to health, safety, and crew well-being sets you apart. What we're looking for:

• Years of experience in factory vessel processing, preferably in a Factory Manager position.
• Proven ability to handle the physical and mental demands of life at sea.
• Comprehensive understanding of food safety regulations and Fisheries compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of the Risk Management Programme (RMP).
• Minimum of Level 2 or Level 3 seafood related qualifications/certifications.
• Experience in crew development, training, and health & safety protocols.
• Ability to handle documentation and compliance reporting for management and regulatory bodies.

Additional Information: Sanford offers endless opportunities, with a diverse team of over 1500 people working in various roles, including remote locations like the seas surrounding Antarctica. Join us to deliver the highest quality seafood to plates worldwide. You must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Our recruitment process includes pre-engagement checks, including criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment. #J-18808-Ljbffr