Senior Hatchery Manager

Description

Key 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, addressing 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, fostering a culture of trust and high performance.
• 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, enhancing workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
• Oversee comprehensive training programs through Pacific University, ensuring backup training for each department and adherence to company hiring and disciplinary procedures.
• In conjunction with HR, ensure hiring, screening, onboarding, and orientation processes are observed at all locations in accordance with Pacific Seafood policy. Additionally, work with regional recruiter and HR on turnover metrics, optimal staffing levels, and hiring opportunities to increase team efficiencies.

• 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 to enhance production efficiency and product quality. Help drive sales growth.
• Support management alignment through weekly meetings, collaborating on long-term R&D with the support office and sales team, and developing professional networks in the seafood industry.
• Develop and foster a culture of continuous operational improvement, focusing on productivity, efficiency, yields, and expansion

What you bring to Pacific Seafood

• 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.

• 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

• Sedentary work, walking and standing are required only occasionally. 
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.  
• Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

• Office, as well as warehouse environment.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Plant exposure to wet, cold, and/or humid temperatures.
• Standard office equipment and heavy machinery.

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