Farm Manager Mud Crab

Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas; Guimaras; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquahub Philippines Corporation is seeking a Farm Manager to oversee day-to-day grow-out pond operations for mud crab and milkfish. You will ensure feeding, water quality, biosecurity, and production targets are met while leading a team of farm staff.

Responsibilities include record-keeping, reporting, and coordinating harvests with logistics and marketing. Experience in aquaculture and strong leadership are essential for improving farm productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Agriculture or related fields.
• TESDA Aquaculture NC II or NC III with substantial experience encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day grow-out pond operations (mud crab and milkfish).
• Maintain high standards in feeding, water quality, biosecurity, and production.
• Supervise farm technicians and workers; promote safety and productivity.
• Maintain accurate production records and submit routine reports.
• Coordinate harvest schedules with logistics and marketing teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Farm operations

Water quality management

Biology knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fisheries/Aquaculture/Marine Biology/Agri or related fields

TESDA Aquaculture NC II or NC III

Job description

Blue Alliance manages and finances large-scale Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in some of the most biodiverse places on earth to ensure their long-term conservation and livelihood benefits. We operate under long-term delegated management agreements with governments to implement state-of-the-art conservation, compliance and resource management practices, ensuring regeneration of marine life and improving the food security and livelihoods of coastal communities. Blue Alliance has developed a self-sustaining model for managing large MPAs by establishing Blue Economy social enterprises that positively impact coral reefs. These enterprises, owned by Blue Alliance, help alleviate poverty and reinvest all profits into MPAs. In this context, Blue Alliance established Aquahub Philippines Corporation, focused on the farming and commercialization of sea cucumbers and mangrove crabs.

Blue Alliance currently oversees 3.4 million hectares of coral reef ecosystems across MPAs in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Tanzania. By integrating conservation with Reef-Positive Businesses, Blue Alliance is pioneering a financially sustainable model for marine conservation. The model is scalable. Blue Alliance aims to directly manage 9,000,000 hectares of large MPAs by 2030, thereby regenerating entire marine ecosystems.

About AQUAHUB

Aquahub Philippines Corporation is a private aquaculture company specializing in the hatchery production, farming, and commercialization of sea cucumbers and mangrove mud crabs. Aquahub’s vision is to lead the future of sustainable aquaculture while safeguarding marine biodiversity. This fast-growing aquaculture enterprise is dedicated to sustainable grow-out operations for mud crab (Scylla serrata) and milkfish (Chanos chanos). As we expand to over 130 hectares of production, we're looking for a passionate, hands-on leaders to drive operational excellence and farm productivity.

Role and Responsibilities

The Farm Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of mud crab and milkfish grow-out ponds. This role ensures efficient farm operations by maintaining high standards in feeding, water quality, biosecurity, team supervision, and production performance.

Production Management

• Supervise daily grow-out operations, including pond preparation, stocking, feeding, sampling, and harvesting.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with Aquahub's standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Implement feeding protocols and monitor feed conversion ratio (FCR).
• Coordinate feed inventory and requirements with feeders and the Farm Manager.

Water Quality & Biosecurity

• Monitor water quality parameters and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure strict compliance with farm biosecurity, disease prevention, and pond maintenance protocols.
• Supervise, train, and schedule farm technicians and workers.
• Promote a safe, productive, and collaborative work environment.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate production records, including growth, survival, mortality, feed consumption, and operational costs.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

Harvest Operations

• Coordinate harvest schedules with logistics and marketing teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Conduct production and feed trials to improve operational efficiency, focusing on key performance indicators such as: Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR), Growth Rate, Survival Rate

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Agriculture, or related fields.
• Applicants with TESDA Aquaculture NC II or NC III and substantial industry experience are also encouraged to apply.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience supervising aquaculture grow-out operations.
• Hands-on experience with mud crab and/or milkfish production is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pond preparation, water quality management, feeding strategies, and aquaculture health and disease prevention.

Leadership

• Experience supervising teams of 10 or more farm personnel.
• Ability to lead operations, solve problems, and deliver production targets.

Other Requirements

• Physically fit and comfortable working in a farm environment.
• Willing to work on weekends, holidays, and shift schedules when necessary.
• Motorcycle ownership and a valid driver's license are an advantage.