Fish Harvest Foreman

• Supervise daily fish harvesting activities according to the production plan.
• Ensure the correct cages are harvested according to the schedule and instructions.
• Coordinate crowding, netting and pumping activities.
• Ensure fish are handled carefully to minimize stress, damage and mortality.
• Monitor harvest rates and ensure production targets are achieved.
• Allocate duties to harvest team members and supervise their performance.
• Conduct daily checklists before harvesting activities and monitor attendance, discipline and productivity.
• Train new team members on safe and correct fish-handling and harvesting practices.
• Ensure fish are handled hygienically and are properly sorted, weighed, counted and transferred.
• Monitor fish condition and report abnormal mortality, injuries or quality concerns.
• Inspect harvesting equipment before operations and report damaged or defective equipment immediately.
• Ensure all team members comply with health and safety requirements; stop unsafe work and report incidents or near misses.
• Report harvest quantities and biomass, mortalities and losses, quality issues, equipment issues and any deviations from procedures.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A degree in aquaculture, fisheries, agriculture or a related field is advantageous.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in aquaculture, fisheries, fish harvesting or a similar production environment.
• Previous supervisory or team-leader experience is preferred.
• Practical experience in cage farming, fish harvesting, handling, weighing and counting is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Good knowledge of fish handling, welfare, safety and harvesting procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
• Physically fit and comfortable working on or around water.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, early mornings and public holidays when required.