Plant Manager-AS

Role and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for overseeing all operations at the Alyeska Seafoods processing facility, including day to day production operations, scheduling of fishing vessels, crew schedules, production priorities, and coordination of machinery maintenance and repairs. This position will coordinate and work closely with the Assistant Plant Manager, and the Environmental Compliance Manager in coordinating raw material acquisition, delivery and production schedules, product assessment, QC grading standards, shipment of finished product, and compliance with State and Federal environmental regulations and relevant permit conditions. This position is also responsible for the overall supervision of the Housing/Galley, Engineering, and Office Departments, insuring the managers of those departments efficiently and effectively manage their departments and supervise their respective staff. This position reports directly to the V.P. of Operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall management, direction and supervision of the following departments and their respective managers:

• Production Office
• Galley & Housing
• Engineering
• Safety
• Security
• Fishmeal/Collagen

The Plant Manager works closely with the VP of Operations and Chief Engineer to review and evaluate overall project budget and cost control including ROI on Capital Spending.

Responsible directly or through the management of relevant department managers for the safe and efficient day-to-day operations of the plant, related support operations, recruitment of fishing vessels, and the maintenance of working relations with such vessels.

Responsible for the regular review of Fishing Vessel accounts for excessively aged receivables or other vessel account problems, including requests for advances, crew draws, fishing vessel purchase orders, etc.

Ensures that regular or daily (as needed) radio/telephone/personal contacts are maintained with Fishing Vessels for scheduling and the maintenance of business relations.

Remains informed, consistent with applicable law and WSIs anti-trust policies, of trends in ex-vessel prices, and coordinates with the President, Executive Vice-President of Sales, and the Vice-President of Operations in the establishment of competitive raw fish prices.

Ensures directly or through the management of appropriate department managers that adequate production supplies and materials, parts, galley/housing, and other relevant materials have been ordered and received in a timely manner.

Works closely with the V.P. of Operations and Dep. Plant Manager to ensure the smooth daily operation of the Production Departments, including in particular, vessel rotations, fish age, product assessment, QC grading, and shipment of finished product.

Responsible for determining security needs, including those required by the Homeland Security Department, and maintaining staffing levels to meet those needs.

Ensures that the Safety Department is maintaining policies and procedures for all areas of the plant and that the plant complies with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Works closely with the H/R Director to insure that all departments are complying with state and federal employment laws.

Coordinates with the Environmental Compliance Manager to insure compliance with all applicable State and Federal environmental regulations and relevant permit conditions.

Directly supervises Department Managers and any other direct reports. Interviews and makes hiring decisions, in consultation with the H/R Department concerning such direct reports. Evaluates and otherwise directs the work performance of Department Managers. Counsels and disciplines Department Managers and other key staff, when necessary, in consultation with the H/R Departments. Has authority, in consultation with the H/R Department, to make changes in personnel status, like transfers, demotions, promotions and terminations.

Reviews other promotions and terminations. Assist department managers to determine upcoming staffing requirements. Indirectly reviews hiring to ensure consistent with staffing requirements.

Responsible for periodic review of staffing levels, and for taking appropriate action to increase efficiency of the plant.

Informs the Office Manager of layoff dates and projected staffing levels for the following seasons within a reasonable time frame to ensure dates and flights are available.

Reviews with the Office Manager, and in most instances the H/R Director, incidents, concerns or complaints that are raised by employees or H/R. Reviews recommended actions from H/R and makes final decision for action within the boundaries of state and federal laws and WSI's internal policies.

Responsible for overall supervision of the Office Department, including the timely submittals of all fishing logs and fish tickets to local, state and federal agencies.

Responsible for overall supervision of the Engineering Department, coordinating with the Chief Engineer for repairs and maintenance of machinery and buildings

Creates a yearly budget for plant expenditures and works with the Chief Engineer and Vice-President of Operations to create the yearly capital improvements budget. Once approved by the Board of Directors, the Plant Manager reviews all monthly departmental budgets and makes recommendations to maintain budget goals.

The Plant Manager will strive to maintain positive relationships in the City of Unalaska/Port of Dutch Harbor to benefit WSIs public relations.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently encounters moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in outside in Aleutian weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment of the plant requires hearing protection and other safety gear. The noise level in the work environment of the office is usually moderate.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Pleasant and professional manner when dealing with fishing vessels, co-workers, employees, outside agencies and vendors. Prompt arrival and regular attendance. Legible and neat handwriting. Ability to speak, read, and write English. Accurate record keeping and organizational skills. Ability to learn employment law and WSIs policies and procedures. Word and Excel knowledge. Must be able to follow directions and absorb complex information. Must work well in a team environment. Must be able to perform many varied duties under demanding deadlines.

Benefits

WAGE: DOE - STATUS: Exempt - Housing, Meals, Transportation to/from Point of Hire - Full Medical, and 401(k) benefits upon eligibility.

Additional Notes

• WSI has a zero tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol.
• A Background check is performed on all new hires and re-hires.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• First ninety (90) days of employment is considered Probationary.
• Must be proficient in the ability to understand, speak, write and read the English language.
• Must be able to identify, correct and report Safety Hazards.
• Must be able to reside and work in a Multi-Cultural Environment being able to get along with people from many various backgrounds.
• This is a position of senior leadership, and is expected to embody the core values of Westward Seafoods, leading by example in maintaining high standards of personal and professional conduct at all times.