Processing Manager

Blue Ocean Mariculture • Kailua, HI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Ocean Mariculture is seeking a Processing Manager to coordinate the movement of large-scale inputs and outputs through the company's fish processing operations. This role involves managing harvested fish, packaging materials, and other supplies. The Processing Manager will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and sharing key management information regarding inventories and production outputs. This position reports to the Director of Processing and collaborates closely with the processing department, sales, accounting, and offshore teams. The company is a leader in sustainable open-ocean aquaculture, producing premium sashimi-grade Hawaiian Kanpachi using environmentally sustainable farming methods. They are committed to ethical fish production and ocean sustainability.

Requirements

• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings.
• Comfortable working in cold, wet environments.
• Strong written, verbal, and data management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and processing software.
• Knowledge of HACCP and ability to obtain certification.
• Food handler card or ability to obtain one.
• Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented with strong multitasking abilities.
• Adaptable to dynamic work environments.
• Able to sit at a computer for extended periods and lift up to 20 pounds regularly.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates already residing in Hawaii.
• No relocation reimbursement available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage short- and long-term production plans to meet sales demand.
• Coordinate with sales and offshore teams on harvest activities.
• Maintain accurate inventory of fish, packaging, and materials throughout all facilities.
• Monitor packaging inventory, coordinate with purchasing, minimize loss, and support cost analysis.
• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting on processing metrics such as yield, weights, and packaging use.
• Contribute to budgets and performance reports, including yield and cost analyses.
• Collaborate with IT and contractors to plan and implement systems that support processing needs.
• Support special orders, departmental projects, and software/hardware initiatives.
• Oversee facility maintenance to ensure safe, clean, and compliant production environments.
• Maintain the highest level of food safety, ensuring compliance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
• Support implementation and maintenance of industry certifications, including ASC and BAP.
• Manage company compliance with permit and regulatory requirements related to processing.
• Manage a processing team of 10 to 15 people in alignment with the established SOPs for facility organization, receiving, grading, cutting, packing, freezing, and sanitizing.
• Oversee and support Facilities Technician.
• Provide successful leadership and positive team member relations through effective planning, communication, coaching, training, and development.
• Ensure the team meets production & delivery performance objectives through planning, training, scheduling, and task assignments.
• Ensure SOPs are developed, maintained, and utilized.
• Develop and maintain a high performing team through hiring, training, conflict resolution, and other team member relations activities.
• Consistently comply with and enforce Company policies and procedures, including safety and biosecurity protocols.
• Promote a culture of safety, integrity, and excellence.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Plan with 85% company-paid premiums for you or your qualified family members (medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with two different health carriers to choose from).
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with a starting accrual of four (4) weeks per year, increasing at three (3) and six (6) years of employment.
• Paid Community Service Hours up to 24 hours per year.
• Let's Eat Fish! allowance of up to $100 per month for Hawaiian Kanpachi.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed