Assistant Plant Manager

Position: Assistant Plant Manager

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Duration: Full-Time

Salary: DOE

Position Overview

As an Assistant Plant Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our seafood processing facility. Working alongside the Plant Manager and production teams, you will help uphold high-quality standards, streamline workflows, and lead production staff to achieve operational goals. This hands-on leadership position requires demonstrated seafood processing experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Plant Manager and collaborate with the Production Manager to oversee daily production operations, ensuring efficiency and quality assurance.
• Develop and coordinate production schedules, managing material availability and labor needs.
• Maximize the use of plant equipment and workforce to enhance output and control costs.
• Gather, track, and evaluate production data to drive operational improvements.
• Uphold high-quality standards while innovating and implementing new processing methods.
• Support logistics for incoming and outgoing products to ensure smooth workflow.
• Mentor, train, and collaborate with production staff to foster a skilled and motivated team.
• Enforce all safety regulations and promote best practices to maintain a safe working environment.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges promptly to minimize production downtime.
• Operate forklifts as needed in both production and cold storage areas.
  
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Prior experience in the seafood processing industry is required.
• Strong leadership capabilities with excellent problem-solving skills to inspire and guide teams.
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-moving environment.
• Solid organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in plant operations and production scheduling.
• Knowledge of seafood safety standards and processing best practices.
• Ability to multitask efficiently in a high-speed environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Fluency in English is required; additional fluency in Chinese, Japanese, or Vietnamese is a plus.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset and collaborative approach.
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing