Assistant Plant Manager (Food Manufacturing)

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

Job summary

A seafood manufacturing company in Vancouver is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to oversee efficient operations at its processing facility. The ideal candidate will possess previous experience in the seafood industry, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage production schedules. This role offers health benefits, opportunities for career growth, and a positive work environment dedicated to safety.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Deferred profit-sharing plan

Performance-based bonus structure

2 weeks of vacation

Qualifications

• Previous experience in seafood processing industry required.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent English; fluency in Chinese, Japanese or Vietnamese is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Plant Manager in overseeing daily production activities.
• Plan and coordinate production schedules.
• Optimize plant equipment and workforce utilization.
• Collect and analyze production data to improve efficiency.
• Train and develop plant staff.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Plant Manager (Food Manufacturing)

Location: Vancouver, BC

Duration: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $$75k - $95k

Must have: Previous experience in seafood processing industry required.

Highly preferred: Fluent English skills; fluency in Chinese, Japanese or Vietnamese is an asset

Job Description

As an Assistant Plant Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring efficient day-to-day operations at our seafood processing facility. You’ll 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

Requirements

• 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’s In It For You

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits to prioritize you and your family’s health.
• 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.
• 2 weeks of vacation to help you recharge and achieve healthy work-life balance.
  
  

Mindtris, a minority women-owned enterprise, is at the forefront of digital transformation, technology excellence, and business growth solutions. Specializing in talent mobilization and innovation, we are dedicated to enhancing customer experiences across diverse sectors such as Information Technology, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Engineering, and the Public sector. With a focus on deploying top-tier talent and fostering innovation, we empower businesses to thrive and excel in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, helping them reach new heights of success.

Mindtris is committed to fostering workforce diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.