Position Summary
Reporting to the Seawater Director, the Feed Manager will ensure coordination of feed forecasting, ordering, inventory and quality control for all seawater sites. They work directly with feed companies and site managers to ensure feed is delivered properly and on time to all barges. The Feed Manager is also responsible for managing the feeders to ensure that the feed division of Seawater runs smooth and that the feed strategy is accurately implemented on all sites.
Cermaq is an international salmon farming company, which prides itself on playing a leadership role in the global sector. We have a team of more than 3500 employees across Chile, Canada and Norway. A committed team that is proud to grow nutritious seafood for a competitive global market. At Cermaq, you become part of a meaningful and consistently developing workplace. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, where you will be able to grow and learn in a rapidly advancing and dynamic sector. We support our employees’ personal development and make it possible for you to realize new ideas and initiatives. Our culture is informal and dedicated. We are smart people in rubber boots. We care for each other, for the environment and for our communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and provide performance management for a team of four (4) Aquaculture Technicians - Feeders
- Coordination and assignment of daily tasks
- Manage logistics of feed planning, deliveries and invoicing
- Coordination with sites for feed reception
- Track KPI’s for fish and report variances
- Liaise with feed provider to help plan feed projections
- Tracks pricing and analyzes invoicing to ensure feed costs are accurate
- Monitor and control costs associated with feed, including the tracking of actuals against the projections and biological KPIs such as FCR and SGR.
- Manages the feed budget and ensure cost effective decision making
- Assessing feed performance during critical periods, like when switching feed sizes or prior to harvest.
- Assist biological controller in sending out accurate feed projections to the feed supplier
- Work with Seawater Director to come up with key goals and objectives for the coming year. Critically analyze the previous year’s objectives and determine any major wins or losses for the department. In terms of losses, identify core reasons for the miss and how improvements could be made for the following year.
- Follow safe working practices and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
- Ensure full adherence to and compliance with all procedures and policies established by the Cermaq group of companies.
- Understand and adhere to government regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Workplace NL and company biosecurity rules and practices.
- Other appropriate duties as required by the Seawater Director.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly and efficiently
- Ability to work with little to no supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Computer proficiency
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License
Training, Education, and Experience
- Bachelor of Science or related degree/diploma in Aquaculture, Environmental Science or Business.
- Supervisory experience, preferably in the Aquaculture industry.
- Minimum of 5 years aquaculture experience
Working Schedule and Location
The schedule is five (5) and two (2), Monday through Friday.
The Feed Manager position is located in Marystown, NL.
Work Site Conditions and Expectations
- Mostly indoors.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Overtime may be asked of you.
- Working under pressure.
- Meeting tight deadlines.
- Ability to work with little to no supervision.
Employment Type
Full-Time
Personal Suitability
Initiative, effective interpersonal skills, flexibility, accuracy, team player, excellent oral communication, logical thinking, reliability, organized.
As part of our commitment to employment excellence, Cermaq Newfoundland offers a highly competitive salary commensurate with experience. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Cermaq Newfoundland is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in its workplace. Candidates requiring accommodation are invited to provide us with this request at any time during the recruitment process.
This posting is open to internal and external candidates. Preference will be given to internal candidates that meet the outlined qualifications. If you feel that you have the skills, ability, and interest in this role, please submit your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2026-04-14