Managing Director at a Fish Meal Manufacturing and Seafood Processing Company in Myeik, Tanintharyi Region

Job Description

Managing Director at a Fish Meal Manufacturing and Seafood Processing Company in Myeik, Tanintharyi Region

• Lead the full operation of a fish meal and seafood processing plant. This role must be based in Myeik full-time, with travel to the Yangon administrative office when needed.
• Salary up to USD 10,000 per month, depending on experience, plus performance bonus and allowances.

The Role

Our client is looking for a hands-on, results-driven leader who is ready to live and work in Myeik and run the plant from the ground up. The ideal candidate has led large, labour-intensive manufacturing operations, ideally in food processing, marine products or agri-commodities, and knows how to manage a P&L with discipline. They build trust with fishermen and coastal communities to secure steady raw material supply, set clear standards for a large workforce, and keep quality and food safety at the highest level, even in a complex operating environment.

About the Company

Our client is an established fish meal manufacturer and seafood processor operating its own factory in Myeik. The business works closely with fishermen, suppliers and coastal communities across the region, and combines a strong raw material supply network with disciplined manufacturing and food safety standards. It is part of a well-established regional group with a long track record in the seafood industry.

Description

• Own the P&L and end-to-end plant performance across fish meal production and seafood processing, driving yield, cost efficiency, productivity and waste reduction through manufacturing excellence practices.
• Secure stable, quality raw material supply by building direct relationships with fishermen, suppliers and coastal communities, and manage seasonality, supply volatility and pricing risk.
• Lead and develop a large workforce with clear performance expectations, strong line management and high standards of discipline and safety.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and regulatory requirements, manage budgets, margins and working capital, and align the sales team's plans with production.
• Reporting line: Chief Operating Officer (regional)

Requirements

• 12 to 15 years of experience in operations or manufacturing leadership, preferably in food processing, marine products, aquaculture or agri-commodities. Experience in raw-material-driven manufacturing with supply variability is essential.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Fisheries, Business Administration or a related field. A Master's degree or MBA is an advantage.
• Fluent English and Myanmar, written and spoken.
• Proven experience managing hundreds of employees in a labour-intensive operation. Experience in emerging markets or complex operating environments is strongly preferred. Must be willing to be based in Myeik full-time.

Benefits

Up to 3 months performance bonus + telephone + other allowances

Career Growth Opportunities

This is a rare chance to run an entire business as its top leader, with full ownership of the P&L, operations and supply network. You will work directly with regional group leadership and have the freedom to put your own stamp on the plant's performance, people and processes. Success in Myeik positions you for wider leadership opportunities within a well-established regional seafood group.

​For more information, contact Consultant Derek on at htet.aung@myworld.com.mm