Production Controller
Work may be based in Dingwall, Skye, Sutherland, Uist, or undertaken remotely
Full-time
Loch Duart, Scotland’s premier producer of farm-raised salmon, is seeking an experienced and driven Production Controller to oversee our salmon production and feed requirements. This is a pivotal role responsible for production, performance, and ensuring a culture of continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain an overview of Company smolt requirements in order to meet production targets.
* Plan all fish movements (inc. inputs, stock movements, treatments and harvests).
* Ensure traceability of fish stocks through FishTalk. Use biomass estimation technologies & other appropriate methods to ensure accurate growth monitoring.
* Highlight potential stocking density & biomass breaches to Farming & Technical.
Production Performance, Forecasting & Reporting
* Preparation & dissemination of weekly Production Updates.
* Update monthly production summaries & prepare monthly fish stock reconciliation documents.
* Ensure Production KPIs maintained / up to date.
* Develop biological reforecasts.
* Assist in the preparation of the annual seawater production budget and monitor its allocation through the year.
Feed & Feeding
* Monitor site feeding quantities & rates.
* Calculate site feed requirements, confirm feed formulation(s) & order with Production Admin as required for timely delivery.
* Amend feed orders with Production Admin as appropriate.
* Maintain accurate feed stock records; complete monthly feed stock reconciliation.
Harvests
* Routinely liaise with Area Managers & their teams, Sales team & Dingwall processing, to produce a cohesive Harvest Plan that meets budgetary needs.
* Produce aligned harvest transport plans, liaising with Dingwall processing, harvest wellboat, harbourmasters and tanker hauliers.
* Ensure compliance with treatment withdrawal periods.
* Sign off the Salmon Harvesting Form.
* Reconcile the Dingwall Harvest Processing Return with Yield spreadsheet & the Harvest Plan.
As a member of the HACCP Committee provide contribution to the maintenance and development of the LDL HACCP Plan.