Production Manager

Sea Forest Macro Algae, Ltd. (SFMA) is a marine plant grower and harvester that produces its own line of kelp and seaweed-based food and agricultural products.

Overview: Responsibilities :

• Oversee the development of on-shore & grow-out sites for species cultivation._
• Compile, catalogue & critically analyze historical data pertaining to growth rates & geographic_
• variation for the purpose of species/sub-species selection._
• Coordinate selection and maintenance of brood stock for seed reproduction._
• Ensure that hatchery biosecurity remains uncompromised, as per company policy._
• Follow sanitation schedules for all hatchery equipment. Prevent cross-contamination between_
• seeding vessels._
• Assist the Harvest Operations Manager in obtaining regular sea-site water samples for all growout_
• sites. Analyze results and make recommendations to increase species vitality and harvest_
• yield._
• Make weekly visits to all grow-out sites for infrastructure and species inspections. Log findings_
• and measure trends for weekly operations reporting._
• Record any climatic variations, weather changes and any noteworthy events in the marine_
• environment that may adversely affect sea site chemistry - temperature swings, freshwater_
• interactions, petroleum spills, wastewater discharge, species & epiphyte densities, etc. Report_
• to Manager immediately and develop contingencies plans._
• Maintain financial records for operations. Develop purchasing procedures._
• Assist the Operations Manager with regular audits of hatchery & operations processes to_
• identify time/safety/QA efficiencies._
• Establish Quality Assurance protocols for all end products._
• Identify HACCP thresholds for all species and ensure that parameters are met from seeding to_
• harvest to delivery._
• Forge positive relationships with suppliers & distributors that may visit the Sea Forest hatchery_
• or processing facility._
• Establish inventory & quality control methods. Regularly update SOP’s and preventative_
• maintenance scheduling._
• Make recommendations for the streamlining of harvesting & processing methods._
• Maintain critical spares inventory._
• Perform weekly and monthly checks on all equipment, to include pumps, chillers, lighting,_
• boilers, ventilation, power tools, auxiliary power supply and all critical systems on harvest_
• vessels. Maintain certification, regulatory compliance and annual inspection requirements._
• Work with Harvest Operations Manager to develop an SMS for all facilities & sites._
• Operate sea-going vessels for the purpose of harvesting, inspections & maintenance within DFO_
• Management Zones 18, 19, 20._
• Champion HSEQ safety policies and safe work procedures among staff in all work environments._
• Communicate any concerns and provide immediate solutions._
• Produce weekly operations reports to the Management Team. Take ownership of efficiencies_
• for hatchery and harvest operations._
• Write & upload summarized species profile reports._
• Maintain harvest & hatchery logs; regularly update Share Point or internal server._
• Maintain logs for facilities sanitation & equipment maintenance._
• Contribute to the Operations Worklist via app-driven software. Produce work orders._
• Log deficiencies via the Fiix program & action remedies via the Harvest Ops Manager._
• Establish marketing programs for new species introduction to emerging markets._
• Investigate & develop unique and effective packaging & storage solutions for all wholesale_
• species products._
• Assist with document creation, report writing, contact management, presentations & support_
• material, as requested & required._
• Create content for and assist with social platform infiltration._

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $57,600.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits :

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience :

• plant management: 1 year (preferred)
• production management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-06-17