Experience in the seafood industry absolutely required!

Our Client : Global Investment fund developing its business globally with an well- known American owned harvesting and processing seafood fishery

Summary: The Operations Manager will oversee the operations, efficiency and management of an assigned plant location. Specific duties and responsibilities will vary according to the size and complexity of the location.

Key Responsibilities:

· Directs department supervisors and manages or oversees the coordination of production, distribution and warehousing according to Company policies and procedures. May manage overall operation of a single species plant.

· Develops, oversees and/or implements operational goals and SOP’s.

· Participates in budget process and supervises teams to ensure adherence to budgets.

· Coordinates with appropriate personnel to determine type and quantities of products to produce.

· Oversees staff allocation and schedules to meet production needs.

· Participates in interviews and candidate selection as appropriate.

· Coordinates with appropriate cross functional teams on new employee training and ongoing training and development.

· Manages production staff, gives direction on work schedules and assignment of duties.

· Ensures policies and procedures meet all regulatory compliance, risk analysis recommendations, corporate policies and audit requirements. Assists with or facilitates onsite compliance audits. Ensures proper and timely completion of corrective actions. Conducts or directs internal audits and inspections of production performance, compliance and activities as directed.

· Manage direct reports, assign work to staff, provide coaching and training, set goals, is accountable for performance evaluation, plan staff development, and assist with people management decisions

Other Responsibilities:

· Acquires knowledge of the Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions

· Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings

Minimum Qualifications

· Minimum of 3 years supervision/leadership experience

· Prior experience in a manufacturing environment – only the mentioned industries

· Continuous Improvement / Lean manufacturing experience is a must. Green Belt or higher certification preferred

· Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience managing people and supply logistics if possible in remote places.

· Effective at communicating with people from diverse cultures.

· Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.

· Proficient in MS Office programs

· Must be flexible, innovative, and comfortable in setting own priorities and driving same to the production floor

· Able to work both independently and within a team generating results with general/minimal guidance.