Job Description

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community.  We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance.  We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary:

Responsible for managing all aspects of plant functions on a daily basis to ensure smooth daily operations.  Responsible for directing and managing all plant operations with overall responsibility for plant maintenance, product quality, staffing, and other plant activities. 

Key Responsibilities:

T eam Leadership and Development

• Build and train a team of supervisors to carry out the goals and objectives of the division, fostering a culture of trust and high performance.
• Oversee and support team meetings with supervisors from each department to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to implement policies that are fair and equitable, enhancing workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
• Oversee comprehensive training programs through Pacific Seafood University, ensuring backup training for each department and adherence to company hiring and disciplinary procedures.

Operational Efficiencies and Strategic Collaboration

• Control and monitor physical inventories, procurement of production and plant supplies, and manage costs effectively.
• Review and analyze budget and financials, approving production, maintenance, logistics, and accounts payable as needed.
• Oversee logistics for sales operations, work closely with the sales team on sizing and inventory management, and clear all orders.
• Lead management alignment through weekly meetings, collaborating on long-term R&D with the support office and sales team, and developing professional networks in the seafood industry.

Production and Quality Management

• Maximize yields and quality in the shucking and packing rooms, managing labor costs effectively.
• Oversee inventory rotation to assure quality, adherence to regulatory requirements, and uninterrupted production.
• Monitor production for quality standards, maximize productivity, and minimize product waste, including overseeing plant sanitation practices and conducting internal audits.
• Oversee plant maintenance.

Safety, Compliance, and Sustainability

• Oversee and monitor the implementation of HACCP, SQF, and sustainability programs to ensure operational compliance and safety.
• Monitor designated safety champions for the plant safety program and oversee plant maintenance.
• Maintain export certificates and ensure compliance with discharge and stormwater regulations.
• Responsible for plant inspections by state and federal agencies, maintaining all necessary permits and dealing with regulatory bodies. 

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member:

• Must be available to work Monday–Friday during regular working hours, with occasional weekend duties.
• Ability to maintain a stationary position 80% of the time, with intermittent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and/or crawling.
• Ability to move and transport documents, equipment, or other items weighing up to 50 pounds across various locations for different team members, departments, and events.
• Capable of occasional travel as required by duties, demonstrating efficiency and effectiveness in diverse locations.
• Capable of operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, including a calculator, copy machine, and printer.
• Capable of frequently communicating with team members and stakeholders, accurately conveying detailed or important spoken instructions.
• Capable of perceiving visuals for activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer screen, and engaging in extensive reading.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Required

• Minimum five years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• HARPC (HACCP) Knowledge 
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, etc.) 

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university a plus
• Prior experience in the seafood or shellfish industry. 
• LEAN/Six Sigma Experience 
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus 
• Prior ERP knowledge (SAP) 

Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000

Total compensation:

At Pacific Seafood your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
• Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, paid holidays, vacation and personal time
• Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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