Assistant Plant Manager

AG Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An international seafood company offers an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Plant Manager. In this role, you will ensure efficient operations at a seafood processing facility, collaborate with management, and lead production staff while maintaining high quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have seafood processing experience and strong leadership abilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Deferred profit-sharing plan

Performance-based bonus structure

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in seafood processing industry required.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with the ability to motivate a team.
• Fluent English skills; fluency in Chinese, Japanese or Vietnamese is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities ensuring operational efficiency and quality control.
• Plan and coordinate production schedules balancing material availability and labor requirements.
• Train, develop, and collaborate with plant staff to build a strong and capable team.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem Solving

Operations Management

Production Management

Food Processing

Continuous Improvement

Job description

An international seafood company has a great opportunity for an Assistant Plant Manager to join their tight knit group.

As an Assistant Plant Manager you will play a key role in ensuring efficient day-to-day operations at our seafood processing facility. Youll work closely with the Plant Manager and production team to maintain high-quality standards optimize workflows and lead production staff to meet business objectives. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring proven seafood processing experience strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You will be responsible for :

• Support the Plant Manager and work closely with the Production Manager in overseeing daily production activities ensuring operational efficiency and quality control.
• Plan and coordinate production schedules balancing material availability and labor requirements.
• Optimize plant equipment and workforce utilization to increase production capacity and reduce costs.
• Collect maintain and analyze production data to improve efficiency and inform decision-making.
• Maintain high-quality standards while developing and implementing new processing procedures.
• Assist with logistics for all incoming and outgoing products to ensure smooth operations.
• Train develop and collaborate with plant staff to build a strong and capable team.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and implement best practices to maintain a safe work environment.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges proactively addressing issues to minimize downtime.
• Assist as needed by operating our forklifts both inside and outside our production and cold storage areas.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• Previous experience in seafood processing industry required.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with the ability to motivate a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Experience with plant operations or production scheduling.
• Knowledge of seafood safety regulations and processing best practices.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and time management abilities.
• Fluent English skills; fluency in Chinese Japanese or Vietnamese is an asset.
• A proactive mindset and ability to work well with the team in a collaborative environment.

What you will get in return :

• Competitive salary of $$75k - $95k to reward your hard work and contributions.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Opportunity for career growth within a well-established industry-leading company.
• Deferred profit-sharing plan and performance-based bonus structure .
• A positive and collaborative work environment dedicated to health and safety.

Please submit your resume for this awesome opportunity to emailprotected

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Expense Management,Continuous Improvement,Lean Six Sigma,Management Experience,Food Processing,Operations Management,Production Management,Budgeting,Plant Management,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 75000 - 95000

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