Senior Hatchery Manager

Pacific Seafood • WA

93d

About The Position

The Senior Hatchery Manager leads operations at the company’s Quilcene Hatchery. This role is ideal for accomplished shellfish hatchery professionals with a strategic mindset who can effectively communicate and execute the vision, develop, and grow a team, and sustainably and consistently grow and improve the business year after year.

Requirements

• 5+ years of shellfish hatchery experience.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Power BI Experience.
• Must be able to travel 10% of the time or more, as required.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of shellfish hatchery management experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Prior shellfish production or laboratory experience.
• Extensive experience in operations management with specific expertise in shellfish farming.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the shellfish hatchery and related operations in Quilcene, WA.
• Supervise and develop the local team to drive operational results and continual improvement.
• Develop and execute annual production targets for oysters (single seed and bags) and clams to meet the needs of farming and sales.
• Oversee algae growth, water quality, spawning, and larvae production as well as increasing spat count.
• Manage diploid and triploid production and ensure proper husbandry and growth cycles.
• Develop and execute the annual operating budget.
• Manage labor and other expenses to meet or exceed budget.
• Closely track inventory costing to ensure financial performance through the growth cycle.
• Ensure a strong commitment to financial and budgetary programs, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives.
• Manage third party sourcing and sales of seed and cultch, as needed.
• Ensure the facility and equipment are safe and well maintained.
• Ensure all permitting and regulatory standards are met.
• Maintain detailed records of all live and non-live inventory levels.
• Address challenges related to environment, internal operations, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure all four departments: algae, larvae, setting and single seed are working in collaboration toward overall operational success.
• Assess demands for 3rd party sales and work to meet both internal and external customer needs.
• Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of facilities.
• Ensure A/P and A/R are staying current and accurate.
• Collaborate with R&D Team to push ahead with projects that will improve the operation.
• Build and train a team of supervisors to carry out the goals and objectives of the operating group.
• Ensure safety at each location, concentrating on training and safety awareness for all leaders and their teams.
• Oversee and support team meetings with supervisors from each department to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to implement policies that are fair and equitable.
• Oversee comprehensive training programs through Pacific University.
• Ensure hiring, screening, onboarding, and orientation processes are observed at all locations.
• Participate in weekly and period end financial reviews and strategy meetings.
• Review and analyze budget and financials, approving farming, cap ex, and accounts payable as needed.
• Collaborate with operating group leadership on yield and process improvements.
• Support management alignment through weekly meetings.
• Develop and foster a culture of continuous operational improvement.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match.
• Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, paid holidays, vacation and personal time.
• Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members.
• Product purchase program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees