Job Description
POSITION BASIC INFORMATION Position Title: General Manager Company Name: Bareeda Tuna Factory Reports To: The Board of Directors Supervises: Department Heads and Senior Management Duty Station: Bareeda Town, with possible travel when necessary Employment Type: Full-time BACKGROUND OF COMPANY Bareeda Tuna Factory is a privately owned seafood processing and value-addition company located in Bareeda Town, Alula District, Bari Region, Puntland State of Somalia. The factory was established to harness Somalia's rich marine resources by processing high-quality tuna and other fish products for domestic, regional, and international markets. The facility began operations in July 2026 and is equipped with modern fish-processing and canning technology designed to meet international food safety and quality standards. Strategically positioned at the meeting point of the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, Bareeda is one of the most productive fishing grounds in the Horn of Africa, providing reliable access to premium tuna species. The factory also benefits from its proximity to Yemen and other Middle Eastern markets, creating strong export opportunities for processed seafood products. The factory has a processing capacity of 20 metric tons of fish per day, supported by 300–400 metric tons of cold storage, a 15-ton-per-day ice flake plant, and a 4 m³/hour desalination and water treatment system to ensure continuous production and high hygiene standards. Bareeda Tuna Factory produces a range of seafood products including canned tuna, fresh chilled fish, frozen whole fish, and frozen fish fillets. In addition to fish processing, the company provides essential services such as ice supply to fishing vessels, purified water production, and electricity services that support local economic development. The company's vision is to become a leading seafood processing and export enterprise in East Africa while creating sustainable employment, increasing income opportunities for local fishing communities, promoting value addition within Somalia's fisheries sector, and contributing to the country's economic growth through export earnings and industrial development. 2. Purpose of the Position The Factory General Manager is responsible for providing day-to-day operational and strategic leadership and ensuring the company's efficient, profitable, and sustainable operation. The Factory General Manager shall translate the decisions and strategic direction of the Board into operational plans and shall oversee the entire tuna-processing business, including fish procurement, production, quality assurance, finance, human resources, marketing, sales, distribution, logistics, regulatory compliance and business development. 3. Key Responsibilities The Factory General Manager shall have the following principal responsibilities: 1. Strategic Leadership and Governance o Develop and implement the company's strategic and annual business plans. o Implement policies, resolutions and directives approved by the Board. o Provide regular operational, financial and strategic reports to the Board. o Identify major business risks and recommend appropriate measures. o Ensure that management operates within the authority delegated by the Board. 2. Factory Operations and Production o Provide overall supervision of tuna-processing and canning operations. o Ensure reliable supply of raw tuna and other production inputs. o Establish production targets and monitor productivity, wastage, yields and factory efficiency. o Ensure proper maintenance of processing machinery, cold storage, generators, utilities and other factory assets. o Ensure adequate inventory of cans, packaging materials, ingredients and other production supplies. 3. Quality Assurance and Food Safety o Ensure that all products meet applicable food-safety and quality standards. o Oversee implementation of HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), sanitation, traceability and quality-control systems. o Ensure proper testing and monitoring of raw materials and finished products. o Ensure appropriate controls relating to tuna-specific risks, including histamine, microbiological contamination and temperature management. o Maintain systems for product traceability, complaints and product recall where necessary. 4. Financial Management o Prepare annual budgets and financial plans for Board approval. o Monitor revenues, production costs, cash flow, working capital and profitability. o Ensure proper financial controls, accounting records and expenditure authorization. o Monitor the cost of raw fish, cans, packaging, labour, transport, energy and other major production inputs. o Work with the finance function and external auditors to ensure appropriate financial reporting. o Ensure company resources are used efficiently and exclusively for authorized business purposes. 5. Procurement and Supply Chain o Develop reliable relationships with fishermen, fishing companies and suppliers. o Ensure transparent and cost-effective procurement procedures. o Maintain adequate raw-material and packaging inventories without unnecessary overstocking. o Develop appropriate logistics systems for receiving fish and distributing finished products. o Reduce supply interruptions and production downtime. 6. Sales, Marketing and Distribution o Develop markets for Bareeda Tuna Factory products, including the company's canned tuna products. o Develop distributor, wholesaler, retailer and institutional customer relationships. o Establish sales targets and monitor their achievement. o Recommend appropriate pricing strategies based on production costs, market conditions and profitability. o Identify opportunities in Somali and regional markets, including potential export markets. o Protect and promote the Bareeda Tuna Factory brand. 7. Human Resources and Management o Build an effective management and operational team. o Recommend appointment of senior personnel in accordance with company governance procedures. o Establish clear departmental responsibilities and performance targets. o Ensure staff training, discipline, performance appraisal and professional development. o Promote workplace safety and appropriate labour practices. 8. Legal and Regulatory Compliance o Ensure the factory maintains all necessary licences, permits and regulatory approvals. o Ensure compliance with applicable company, labour, taxation, fisheries, environmental, food-safety and commercial requirements. o Ensure significant contracts are properly reviewed and authorized. o Immediately report material legal or regulatory risks to the Board. 4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) The Factory General Manager’s performance should be reviewed periodically against measurable indicators, including production volume and capacity utilization; sales growth; gross and net profitability; production cost per carton/can; raw-fish yield and wastage; product quality and rejection rates; food-safety compliance; machine downtime; inventory management; distributor/customer growth; accounts receivable and cash-flow management; staff productivity; and implementation of Board decisions. For a tuna factory, I would particularly recommend that the Board monitor the CEO through a combination of financial performance + production efficiency + food safety + market expansion, rather than sales revenue alone. 6. Reporting Requirements The Factory General Manager should submit a monthly management report covering production, sales, inventory, procurement, cash flow, expenses, receivables, quality control and major operational issues. A more comprehensive quarterly report should be presented to the Board comparing actual performance against the approved budget and business plan, together with identified risks and corrective actions. The Factory General Manager also prepare an Annual Performance and Business Report, including proposed targets and budget priorities for the following year.
Qualifications and Experience The preferred candidate should possess a university degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Economics, Food Technology, Fisheries, Engineering or another relevant discipline. A postgraduate qualification would be an advantage. The candidate should preferably have 7–10 years of progressively responsible management experience, with substantial experience in manufacturing, food processing, fisheries, FMCG, supplychain management or a comparable commercial operation. Experience managing a processing factory would be particularly valuable. The Factory General Manager should demonstrate strong skills in leadership, financial management, negotiation, production management, strategic planning, problem-solving, marketing and stakeholder management, Preferrable Knowledgeable to context and environment of working 8. Key Working Relationships The Factory General Manager shall maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors, employees, fishermen and fishing companies, suppliers, distributors, financial institutions, government regulatory authorities, laboratories, customers and potential investors/business partners. 9. Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest The Factory General Manager shall maintain strict confidentiality regarding company finances, pricing, suppliers, customers, formulas/processes, business strategies and other proprietary information. The Factory General Manager must disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest and shall not use the position, company information, property, suppliers or business opportunities for unauthorized personal benefit.
Interested candidates are required to submit an Expression of Interest Letter and an updated CV, including at least two professional references. Applications should be submitted by email to [email protected] no later than 27 September 2026. Deadline: 27 September 2026
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Shaqadan waxaa lagu soo bandhigay FursadLink, codsiyadana waxaa loo diraa emaylka rasmiga ah ee ururka. Isticmaal badhanka “Ku codso Emayl” ee kor ku yaal si aad u sii wadato. Fadlan ku xus “General Manager, Puntland State Of Somalia”. Kaliya codsadayaasha la xushay ayaa la soo xiriiri doonaa. Bareeda Tuna Factory waa shaqo-bixiye fursad siman siiya dhammaan, waxaanu si gaar ah ugu dhiirrigelinayaa haweenka inay codsadaan.