Hands-On Operations Lead — Seafood & Fleet Logistics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility on compensation

Milestone-based pay increases

Year-end bonuses

RRSP matching

Full benefits package

Employee seafood discounts

Long-term career growth

Job summary

AmpleForce in Vancouver is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager in the seafood and fishing sector to support the Senior VP of Operations with day-to-day logistics, fleet coordination, and plant operations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on fishing vessel experience and is ready to transition to a shore-based role, thriving on the floor, on the dock, and in the field while building strong relationships with fishermen, suppliers, drivers, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Direct, hands-on experience aboard commercial fishing vessels.
• Experience as a fisherman, deckhand, vessel crew member, or similar fishing professional.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• High level of initiative, accountability, and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior VP of Operations with daily operational activities.
• Coordinate activities involving fishing vessels, docks, warehouse, freight, and plant operations.
• Assist with fleet and transportation coordination.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing seafood shipments and freight.
• Spend significant time on the floor, dock, warehouse, and in the field.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with fishermen, vessel crews, suppliers, drivers, and internal teams.
• Identify operational issues and resolve them quickly and practically.
• Help ensure smooth movement of product from vessels through processing and logistics.
• Assist with scheduling, planning, inventory movement, and day-to-day logistics.
• Support plant operations and help maintain efficient workflows.
• Use Excel and operational data to track activities and support decision-making.
• Anticipate operational challenges and take action before issues escalate.
• Work closely with senior management on process improvements and operational priorities.

Skills

Hands-on fishing vessel experience

Fisherman background

Communication skills

Initiative

Autonomy

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Logistics knowledge

Excel proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AmpleForce in Vancouver is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager in the seafood and fishing sector to support the Senior VP of Operations with day-to-day logistics, fleet coordination, and plant operations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on fishing vessel experience and is ready to transition to a shore-based role, thriving on the floor, on the dock, and in the field while building strong relationships with fishermen, suppliers, drivers, and internal teams.