General Manager Chile - BU Salmonids

Mission

We are looking for a General Manager for our Salmon Operations in Chile. You will be responsible for ensuring excellence in all aspects of the business (Operational, Sales, Product and Organizational) with the aim to achieve and exceed budget targets.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Finance: Developing strategic plans, managing budgets, forecasting, and ensuring strong financial performance.

• Product, Sales & Operations: Driving product development and stock health, meeting sales targets, and optimizing operations across production sites.

• Leadership & Culture: Inspiring and guiding teams, fostering collaboration, and promoting a positive and performance-driven work environment.

• External Representation: Acting as the face of the company within the industry, building networks, and maintaining stakeholder relationships.

• Growth & Innovation: Identifying new business opportunities, ensuring customer satisfaction, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

• Governance & Risk: Ensuring compliance with regulations and internal standards, managing risk, and maintaining transparency through effective communication and reporting.

Profile

Your Profile

• Education: Masters Degree or reasonable equivalent
• Experience: At least 8 years of relevant working experience in the field of animal breeding in the Aquaculture industry. Preferably experience with Salmon. Experience in managing a team.
• Knowledge needed: Extensive knowledge of aquaculture Industry (preferably in salmonids).
• Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish

What We Can Offer You

Our people are of utmost importance to us. You will work in an environment based on respect, trust and recognition. You will have the opportunity to shape your own career by working locally or internationally with colleagues from around the globe. We believe in your personal development and provide on the job training, continuing education, industry programs and challenging work. We also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages with regular reviews of total compensation.

We also ensure that all employees have the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future. Hendrix Genetics has recognized for a long time that there is far more than just efficiency to consider in producing food. What we do today has an impact on the future. Not just our own future, but that of generations to come.

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Skills

Analytical and conceptual thinkingleadership skilldecisiveproblem solversuperior communication skiills