General Manager

A leading company in the seafood industry is currently seeking a competent and professional General Manager. The company’s products include a wide array of seafood such as Dungeness Crab, Wild Salmon, Razor Clams, White Albacore Tuna, and Black Cod. The compensation package includes employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, a 401(k) Retirement Plan, and PTO which includes paid sick, vacation, holiday, and personal time.

The General Manager will play a vital role in supporting our client’s shellfish and fishery operations along the Washington Coast. This position is pivotal in guiding strategic initiatives and managing shellfish operations with a focus on resource management, process improvement, and efficiency optimization. This role requires a strategic thinker who can effectively grow a team and lead the business towards sustainable growth and improvement year after year.

General Manager Job Responsibilities

• Processing, Transportation, and Logistics Experience.
• Oversee the three local processing plants in partnership with the Operations Manager.
• Ensure quality and food safety standards by overseeing and monitoring the implementation of HACCP, SQF, and sustainability programs.
• Work with finance and HR leaders to manage processing payroll within budgetary limits and develop strategies to decrease overtime and temp labor spending.
• Collaborate with leadership across the company to ensure regulatory compliance for all processing.
• Oversee transportation operations between Coastal WA facilities.
• Supervise the transportation manager and drivers to ensure operational excellence.
• Responsible for the Coast Transportation P&L, establishing and managing freight rates and labor and operating expenses.
• Supervise and monitor shipping practices at all facilities, ensuring customer orders are delivered accurately and on time.
• Ensure regulatory compliance including interstate trucking/DOT registration and driver safety.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supervising seafood or fishing operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to travel 20% of the time or more, as required.

We encourage all qualified individuals who believe they can make a significant contribution to the success of our client’s operations to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive company that values teamwork, integrity, and commitment to excellence.