We are seeking an experienced Hatchery & Nursery Manager to oversee fish breeding, egg incubation, pre-nursery rearing, packing, and dispatch operations.
The role will ensure consistent production of healthy, high-quality fish seed while maintaining strong biosecurity, production standards, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily hatchery and nursery operations and production schedules.
Coordinate broodstock selection, spawning, egg incubation, and hatching.
Oversee larval and fry rearing, feeding, grading, stocking, and water management.
Monitor fish health, survival, growth, hatchability, and seed quality.
Ensure effective biosecurity, hygiene, safety, and batch traceability.
Coordinate packing, oxygenation, and timely dispatch of fish seed.
Supervise, train, and develop hatchery and nursery teams.
Maintain accurate production, inventory, and equipment records and prepare performance reports.
Drive continuous improvements in production efficiency and survival rates.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Zoology, Animal Science, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant experience managing fish hatchery and nursery operations.
Hands-on experience in breeding, incubation, larval rearing, fry management, packing, and dispatch.
Experience with catfish or other warm-water fish production is strongly preferred.
Proven experience leading production teams and maintaining operational records.