Production Manager
Closing on: Oct 5, 2026
We are a leading seafood processing & export company based in Negombo, seeking an experienced and results-driven Production Manager to lead our production operations, drive efficiency, maintain product quality, and ensure the highest food safety standards.
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Key responsibilities
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- Plan, organize, and manage daily production activities to meet export order requirements and delivery schedules.
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- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, GMP, BRCGS/IFS, and customer food safety standards.
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- Monitor and control production yield, wastage, productivity, and labor costs.
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- Lead and supervise production teams, including line supervisors and operators.
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- Manage shift operations, workforce allocation, overtime, and employee performance.
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- Oversee cold storage facilities, blast freezers, and processing equipment.
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- Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure smooth operations.
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- Prepare daily production, efficiency, yield, and wastage reports for management review.
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Requirements
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- Degree/HND in food technology, food science, fisheries technology, or related field.
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- Minimum 5 years’ experience in seafood, fish, meat, or food processing industry.
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- Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, BRCGS/IFS, and export requirements.
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- Proven leadership skills with experience managing production teams.
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- Good communication skills in Sinhala & English (Tamil is an advantage).
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When applying
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Interested candidates are invited to forward their complete CV, along with contact details of two non-related referees, within 14 days of this advertisement.
Company: Company Name Withheld
Company email: [email protected]
Job Location: Negombo
Job Category: Manufacturing / operations
Job Type: Full Time
