# Assistant Processing Manager – Fish Processing Job Victory Farms Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/assistant-processing-manager-fish-processing-job-victory-farms Company: Victory Farms Category: Agriculture & Farming Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-09-02 Expires: 2026-10-17 ## Job Description Agricultural Jobs, Victory Farms Jobs. Responsible for supporting fish processing operations, supervising production activities, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring efficient use of equipment and resources. Requires a relevant qualification in food science, food processing, fisheries, production management, or a related field. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work. ### Key Responsibilities Processing Operations - Assist in planning, organizing, and monitoring daily fish processing activities. - Ensure production schedules are achieved within the required timelines. - Monitor resource utilization and minimize product losses and wastage. - Coordinate receiving, gutting, washing, sorting, chilling and dispatch operations. - Ensure efficient use of labour, equipment, and processing facilities within the processing to optimize productivity. Quality and Food Safety - Ensure compliance with relevant food safety, and other food safety standards. - Work closely with the Quality Control department to maintain product specifications. - Monitor product quality throughout the processing chain. - Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions. - Ensure traceability requirements are maintained and documented. Team Management - Supervise production supervisors, line leaders, and processing operators/line leaders. - Conduct daily briefings and allocate work responsibilities. - Train employees on processing procedures, food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety. - Monitor employee performance and recommend improvements where necessary. - Promote teamwork and a positive work environment. Equipment and Maintenance - Coordinate with the maintenance department to ensure equipment reliability. - Report machinery breakdowns and support preventive maintenance activities. - Ensure processing equipment is operated according to standard operating procedures. Inventory and Cost Control - Monitor processing yields and production efficiencies. - Support inventory control of products including fish transfers to the ERP system. - Assist in controlling operational costs and improving productivity. - Prepare production reports and analyse processing key performance indicators set for the department and ensure they are met (KPIs). Reporting - Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly production reports. - Monitor production metrics including yield, throughput, waste, downtime, and labour productivity. - Diagnose and resolve challenges experienced within the processing plant - Support management in continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications and Requirements - Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries Technology, Food Science, Food Processing or a related field. - Postgraduate qualification in Operations Management, Food Safety, Business Administration, or a related discipline will be an added advantage. - HACCP, ISO 22000, BRCGS, GMP, Food Safety Management Systems, or related certifications are highly desirable. - Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in fish processing, seafood manufacturing, food processing, or a related production environment. - At least 3 years of experience in a senior supervisory or management role, leading teams in a high-volume processing operation. - Demonstrated experience in production planning, cold chain management, storage and dispatch operations. - Proven track record of achieving production targets, optimizing resources, and driving operational efficiency. - Experience in managing supervisors, production teams, and cross-functional departments. - Strong background in food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. ### How to Apply Click here to apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.