Acuicultura cádiz is recruiting a coo — production manager

Acuicultura Cadiz is developing one of Europe’s most advanced land-based RAS facilities for production of Seriola dumerili (Greater Amberjack) in Puerto de Santa María, Spain.

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The company is controlled by Kingfish Norway, which also controls Futuna Blue — a leading Mediterranean broodstock and juvenile production company with extensive experience in Seriola dumerili production and genetics.
Acuicultura Cadiz is entering an exciting operational phase, with startup and ramp-up of a modern marine recirculating aquaculture system designed for continuous premium fish production. The facility is the first step in a long‑term growth plan to become one of Europe’s leading Seriola producers.
We are now seeking an experienced and highly motivated COO - Production Manager to take a leading role in building and running the operational core of the company from day one.
The Role
This is a dual‑responsibility position. As COO, the candidate will be second‑in‑command at Acuicultura Cadiz, with overall operational responsibility for the company alongside the CEO. As Production Manager, the candidate will lead the biological and operational performance of the RAS grow‑out facility hands‑on.
The role reports directly to the CEO.
The COO — Production Manager will work closely with the Technical Manager (RAS Manager), the Administrative Manager and Sales, and will play a central role in shaping how the company operates as it scales. This is a rare opportunity to take on both strategic operational leadership and direct production responsibility in a pioneering European aquaculture project.
Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership (COO)
Serve as second‑in‑command and act on behalf of the CEO when required
Take overall operational responsibility for the facility across production, technical, and administrative functions
Contribute to strategic planning, KPI frameworks, and company‑wide performance reporting
Lead operational readiness for startup and ramp‑up phases
Build and develop the operational team as the facility grows
Collaborate closely with the Administrative Manager and Technical Manager
Production Management
Lead and coordinate daily fish production activities within the RAS facility
Supervise and develop fish technicians and operational staff
Monitor fish welfare, appetite, growth, mortality, biomass development, and stocking densities
Optimise feeding strategies and biological performance
Coordinate grading, fish transfers, and harvest
Monitor and interpret water quality parameters together with the Technical Department
Ensure implementation of biosafety and fish welfare protocols
Establish and document operational routines and standard procedures as the xpzdshu facility scales up
Participate in commissioning, startup optimisation, and ongoing operational development
Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Fish Health, or similar
Minimum 5 years of relevant aquaculture experience, including production management
Demonstrated leadership experience at management level in an operational environment
Experience from land‑based RAS systems is highly preferred
Experience with marine species production is a major advantage; knowledge of Seriola dumerili specifically is a strong plus
Strong understanding of fish welfare, water quality, and biological production in saltwater environments
Ability to operate at both a strategic and hands‑on level
Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken)
Application
Please submit your CV and application in English to:

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