Kay Ryan

My main activities involve managing the daily operations of the salmon processing plant. This includes seafood production. I also work with our quality management team so that we deliver a safe and healthy product to the consumer.  I report directly to the CEO of the Barry Group on a daily basis, coordinate production volumes and logistics. I also report all relevant information concerning aquaculture production volumes to government authorities.

I manage all aspects for a high quality food-processing business. I prepare annual budgets and approve all expenses related to the operation. I work with unionized employees and negotiate the collective agreements. I also oversee Occupational Health and Safety work very closely. I also implement the HACCP and Quality Management programs. I am also responsible for payroll, accounts payable and receivables staff.

I use computer programs, scanners, and databases for all production information. We also use specialized processing equipment in the processing plant. In this industry, we have to problem solved on a regular basis. Some problems that often arise are staff shortages; weather related delays, as well as issues with packaging and transporting. I am the manager but when changes are being made, I involve the rest of the management team for input. I will also discuss the changes with our head office. There is a production team of quality control managers, quality inspectors, production managers and floor supervisors.