As an Assistant Plant Manager at one of our Alaska seafood processing facilities, is responsible for overseeing daily operations and ensuring production efficiency. This role will supervise production teams, manage schedules, and implement quality control measures. This role involves maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards, as well as addressing employee concerns and training staff. Additionally, the Assistant Plant Managers may be involved in cost control, inventory management, and continuous improvement initiatives, all while aiding the Plant Manager. 

Essential Functions/Qualifications 

The responsibilities of the position include the following: 

Active leadership and participation in setting production and quality standards and takes action to ensure standards are met or exceeded. Establish plant priorities and objectives consistent with Silver Bay Seafoods business and production needs. Coordinate capital project plans to meet plant and corporate needs. Participate in setting facility budgets and manage the facility to ensure budget expectations are achieved. Manage the facility to assure positive employee relations and meet all safety and environmental standards. Ensure that plant key productivity indicators are measured, and the results communicated through the facility and to Silver Bay Seafoods corporate. Direct the activities of plant staff to ensure that productivity and cost effectiveness objectives/goals are met or exceeded. Responsible for maintaining good relationships with the local community. Develop an organization that will identify and provide training for plant employees. Responsible for ensuring that direct reports are provided, meaningful opportunities for personnel and professional development and career enhancement. Address and handle personnel matters with confidentiality, sensitivity and in accordance with company and legal guidelines. Other duties are to ensure the facility and organization is fully supported and successful.   

Competencies 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following functional and interpersonal competencies: 

Functional 

Seafood Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge of white fish processing; white fish fisheries include pollock, cod, herring, POP, rockfish, halibut, black cod.  Production Management: Ability to oversee and manage all aspects of plant operations, including production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.  Quality Control: Knowledge of quality control procedures and ability to ensure compliance with food safety regulations. Software Competency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, especially Work, Excel & PowerPoint.  Equipment Maintenance: Understanding of plant equipment, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting techniques. Cost Control: Skill in managing costs and improving efficiency. Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve issues related to production, quality, or safety. Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of and adherence to good manufacturing practices, environmental laws, and labor standards. 

Interpersonal 

Leadership: An assertive, proactive, innovative, creative personality with the high physical and intellectual energy necessary to achieve success, whilst showing confidence. Ability to create accountability and to lead by example. Ability to create and maintain an environment where people are motivated and inspired to succeed and achieve ambitious targets in a challenging environment. Communication: Effective communication skills to interact with all levels of the organization, including management, employees, and customers. Effective, clear and concise communication skills.  Decision-Making: Ability to make informed decisions quickly and effectively. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.  Conflict Resolution: Skill in resolving disputes and maintaining a positive work environment. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and priorities. Being able to factor in every piece of information will lead to improved processes and reduced costs. 

Education and Experience 

BS/BA degree preferred. Management, Engineering or Technical degree preferred. 7+ years of experience in seafood or food manufacturing management in positions of progressive responsibility. 3-5 years of seafood industry leadership experience required. Salmon and White fish production experience is required. Prior production and food safety training and certifications are preferred. 

Work Environment and Schedule   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Position requires onsite presence at our Alaska Processing Facility, and the ability to travel, spending a significant amount of time during the season at our various locations and processing facilities in Alaska.  

Physical Demands 

While performing the essential function and job duties associated with the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

Mental Activities   

The employee is frequently required to set an example by consistently modeling ambitious standards of honesty and integrity. Presentation and sharing of information should be handled directly, appropriately, and helpfully. Maintains a reputation for honesty, confidentiality, reliability, and fairness. Is willing to admit mistakes and does not misrepresent him/herself for personal gain. Performs work with energy and drive; values planning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.   

Silver Bay Perks 

Benefits and Perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Silver Bay and the state where you work. 

Health Insurance: Seasonal Employees, as well as their families, are eligible for health benefits that include medical, dental and vision benefits once the employee meets the required 1560 hours worked to become benefit eligible. Employees are also eligible to receive basic life insurance. Employee Assistance Program:  Available for employees and their families.  Other Compensation: Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. 

Silver Bay Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.   

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to humanresources@silverbayseafoods.com.