Assistant Plant Manager

**Are you looking for an exciting leadership opportunity in seafood processing?**

**Aero Trading Co Ltd is looking for a motivated Assistant Plant Manager with seafood processing experience to join our team in Vancouver, B.C.**

**ABOUT AERO TRADING**

Aero Trading is one of the most diversified wild seafood buyers and processors in British Columbia. With two Federally certified processing plants and access to an extensive west coast commercial fishing fleet, we are an internationally reputable source for premium, wild seafood products for customers around the world. We are motivated by a passion for delivering the highest quality of products to our extensive client base.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

As an Assistant Plant Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring efficient day-to-day operations at our seafood processing facility. You’ll work closely with the Plant Manager and production team to maintain high-quality standards, optimize workflows, and lead production staff to meet business objectives. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring proven seafood processing experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

**WHAT YOU’LL DO**
- Support the Plant Manager and work closely with the Production Manager in overseeing daily production activities, ensuring operational efficiency and quality control.
- Plan and coordinate production schedules, balancing material availability and labor requirements.
- Optimize plant equipment and workforce utilization to increase production capacity and reduce costs.
- Collect, maintain, and analyze production data to improve efficiency and inform decision-making.
- Maintain high-quality standards while developing and implementing new processing procedures.
- Assist with logistics for all incoming and outgoing products to ensure smooth operations.
- Train, develop and collaborate with plant staff to build a strong and capable team.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and implement best practices to maintain a safe work environment.
- Troubleshoot operational challenges, proactively addressing issues to minimize downtime.
- Assist as needed by operating our forklifts both inside and outside our production and cold storage areas.

**WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE**
- Previous experience in seafood processing industry required.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with the ability to motivate a team.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Experience with plant operations, or production scheduling.
- Knowledge of seafood safety regulations and processing best practices.
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management abilities.
- Fluent English skills; fluency in Chinese, Japanese or Vietnamese is an asset.
- A proactive mindset and ability to work well with the team in a collaborative environment.

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU**

Aero Trading prioritizes taking care of their team and rewarding contributions. A part of their dedicated, growing, dynamic team, you can expect:

- Competitive salary of **$$75k - $95k** to reward your hard work and contributions.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits to prioritize you and your family’s health.
- Opportunity for **career growth** within a well-established, industry-leading company.
- Deferred profit-sharing plan and performance-based bonus structure.
- A positive and collaborative work environment dedicated to health and safety.
- 2 weeks of vacation to help you recharge and achieve healthy work-life balance.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment that values expertise and hands-on leadership.

**Does this sound like the right opportunity for you? We want to hear from you**

**Curious about us?**

Pay: $75,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

**Experience**:

- Seafood Processing: 5 years (required)
- West Coast Seafood: 4 years (required)

Work Location: In person