Fish Company Manager

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa; Red Cliff (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Incentive program

Job summary

Red Cliff Fish Company seeks a Fish Company Manager to lead operations from harvest to distribution, ensuring profitability and compliance. You will oversee production, procurement, retail storefronts, and safety programs while guiding cross-functional teams toward strategic goals.

The role emphasizes HACCP, budgeting, and staff development in a Tribally owned organization, with opportunity for incentives based on performance and probationary results.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Business Administration, Fisheries Management, or Food Science preferred.
• HAACP certification or ability to obtain within defined time.
• 3 years’ experience as a department manager in manufacturing/procurement in a food processing environment preferred.
• Finance and accounting knowledge; ability to read and explain P&L; QuickBooks experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee operations and fiscal health of the business.
• Develop and manage operating plans to meet business objectives.
• Drive growth plans to achieve net income objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategies.
• Maintain HACCP protocols and food safety documentation.
• Oversee procurement, production scheduling, inventory, and retail storefront operations.
• Establish metrics, budgets and multi-year road map for efficiencies and growth.
• Lead talent development and succession planning to sustain engagement and reduce turnover.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

Team development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associates degree in Business Administration

Associates degree in Fisheries Management

Associates degree in Food Science

Tools

QuickBooks

HAACP certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION

Fish Company Manager

LOCATION

Red Cliff Fish Company

SALARY

Negotiable, dependent upon experience; minimum of 40 hours/week, Plus Benefits; potential incentive program depending on qualifications and probationary period performance.

SUPERVISOR(S)

Treaty Natural Resources Division Administrator

THIS IS A REGULAR FULL-TIME EXEMPT POSITION

JOB SUMMARY

The Red Cliff Fish Company is a Tribally owned and operated company dedicated to providing the healthiest protein on the planet. Our business model allows us to manage all parts of the supply chain from harvesting and fishing, to processing, shipping, and distribution, to provide customers with fresh, sustainable, high-quality products. The Red Cliff Fish Company offers the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives and work with our sustainable resources to provide healthy products to consumers worldwide. The Manager will plan, direct, lead and oversee operations and fiscal health of the business. The ideal candidate will have prior management experience in the retail/service/manufacturing industry and/or an educational background in business administration/food science. Works under the direction of Tribal Administration and Treaty Natural Resources Division Administrator. Prior education and experience, though helpful, does not need to be specific to the fish industry.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Be a role model in projecting and executing The Red Cliff Fish Company’s mission.
2. Develop a deep understanding of the Facility’s strategic plan, business model, collaborate and align with cross-functional teams to plan, implement, and execute the business strategies.
3. Execute growth plans to achieve net income objectives through effective leadership.
4. Develop and manage an operating plan to meet or exceed business objectives.
5. Develop, and revise as needed, employee handbook, policies and procedures, financial policies and procedures, and other policies as needed.
6. Ensure compliance with all required regulations and permitting, submitting necessary applications, reports, renewals, etc.
7. Determine strategies and tactics for achieving financial objectives, presenting assumptions, and recommending objectives.
8. Make sound business projections, identify the impact of budgetary assumption changes, and make appropriate adjustments.
9. Management of all facility expenses including capital expenditures and annual planning, meeting all budgeted requirements.
10. Develop and control profits, plans, and budget for the efficient use of materials, machines and team members; review and analyze activities, costs, operations, and forecasted data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.
11. Work closely with Management Team (including supervisor, Tribal Administration, and other assigned Tribal staff to direct operational efforts in the most efficient manner possible for our sustainable resources and by appropriate utilization of equipment and personnel.
12. Oversee and execute production processes in alignment with optimal Fish Co. revenue and income objectives.
13. Oversee and direct production schedule optimizing the coordination of fish supply and processing product for maximum return on investment of resources and labor.
14. Develop and execute resource procurement plans from fishing fleet. Communicate regularly with fishermen.
15. Oversee and execute Fish Co. retail storefront procedures including, but not limited to, stocking and inventory management, merchandising, Point of Sale operation, customer service, transaction processing in accordance with Fish Company Cash Handling Policy and other SOPs.
16. Designate and maintain appropriate HACCP certification, protocols and documentation.
17. Conduct sales and marketing activities to distribute the Fish Company’s products. Maintain product inventory and web sales. Communicate regularly with customers and distributors.
18. Responsible for establishing metrics, business plan development, and managing organizational structure.
19. Continuously improve operations with respect to best practices for productivity, food quality, worker safety, inventory levels and management of operating expenses.
20. Develop talent in support of a culture that is energized, engaged, and highly motivated to deliver highest levels of quality. Ensure implementation of team building and succession planning programs and foster a culture aligned to the values and mission of the Red Cliff Fish Company.
21. Foster a working environment that encourages highly satisfied team members and minimizes turnover rate.
22. Coordinate activities with other internal departments and establish effective working relationships with external regulatory agencies and community businesses.
23. Represent Red Cliff Fish Company in the local community as an active, contributing member of the community.
24. Build a multi-year road map identifying key operational initiatives to optimize and drive efficiencies in the current environment, in an atmosphere of cost consciousness, while allowing for substantial growth, change and innovation in the future.
25. Assist in processing, sanitation, and maintenance activities at the facility as needed.
26. Prepare, package, and deliver orders as needed.
27. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY

Supervise daily activities of staff at facility, 3-5 individuals.

KNOWLEDGE

1. Possess the strategic business perspective to anticipate (and take advantage of) key marketplace trends, opportunities and vulnerabilities and represent them to senior management with the appropriate communication skills.
2. Exercise sound judgement in making decisions considering the implications to the entire business.
3. Possess excellent critical thinking, creative problem-solving and decision-making skills.
4. Identify and explore new solutions and opportunities to push the business forward.
5. Possess the discipline to monitor progress consistently and stick to previously agreed upon priorities when prudent or adjust the plans when appropriate.
6. Strong business insight with a forward thinking, results-oriented mindset linking strategy to solutions.
7. Demonstrates success working in a highly collaborative, cross functional environment, with a track record of accomplishments with measurable business results.
8. Ability to lead process improvement efforts and motivate and develop team members to their highest potential.
9. Knowledge of and sensitivity for Ojibwe culture and traditions.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Associates degree in Business Administration, Fisheries Management, or Food Science or is preferred.
2. HAACP certification or ability to obtain HAACP certification within a pre-defined period of time is required (dependent upon availability of trainings). Training costs will be covered.
3. Preferred 3 years’ experience as a department manager in manufacturing and procurement in a food processing environment or comparable experience.
4. Excellent working knowledge of finance and accounting. Ability to read, interpret and explain the Profit & Loss. Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software preferred.
5. Prior food/fish production or purchasing management experience preferred.
6. Must have a valid driver’s license. personal vehicle and appropriate vehicle coverage, preferred. Must maintain driver’s eligibility as a condition of employment. Must be eligible to be put on the Tribe’s vehicle insurance policy. Must be willing to get CDL license.

PERSONAL CONTACTS

Daily contact with TNR staff, Fish Company staff, vendors, fishermen, marketing partners, Tribal Administration, Division Administrator and Deputy Administrator, Program Directors, funding agencies, customers, technical assistance partners, etc. Ability to maintain professional communications with all external and internal partners is important to the maintenance and enhancement of the Fish Company reputation within the industry.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands and / or fingers. Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time in cold temperatures. Be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information in person. Average visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect product or prepare machinery. Standing and walking frequently. Role requires significant exertion and the ability to handle, lift, and perform maneuvers of weights up to 100 lbs. Must be able to drive for multiple hours at a time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment will be a combination of office work, work on the processing floor, storefront, travel associated with shipping and prospecting, and market development. Hours are expected to be variable and occasional work over 40 hrs per week may occur during high volume periods due to the seasonal nature of the fishery. Work setting must be maintained as a clean, nonsmoking, well-ventilated area in compliance with all applicable safety regulations. All tribal buildings are smoke-free.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to travel for deliveries is a must. Utilize the company’s refrigerated vehicles to transport company products. This will include making frequent trips for company needs and requires both local and non-local travel. Must also attend meetings and trainings, overnight and out of town, both locally & nationally. Attend Tribal Council meetings as directed.

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE

The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination. Additionally, staff are expected to be reliable and timely, reporting to work and completing shifts in entirety as scheduled.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references, available on the Tribal website.
2. Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.
3. Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.
4. Resume, required; cover letter, optional.
5. Post-secondary transcripts or certifications; if applicable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Resources Department

88455 Pike Road

Bayfield, WI 54814

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

[e-mail]

[phone]

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.