Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated **Operations Manager** to oversee the day-to-day operations of a lobster and crab processing facility.

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for managing production, employees, product quality, food safety, efficiency, inventory flow, and overall plant performance. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced seafood environment and will understand the importance of maintaining high standards for quality, sanitation, productivity, and regulatory compliance.

* Manage daily lobster and crab processing operations from receiving through production, packing, storage, and shipping
* Supervise, schedule, train, and support plant employees and production supervisors
* Ensure production targets, customer specifications, quality standards, and shipping deadlines are consistently met
* Monitor plant productivity, labour utilization, yields, waste, and overall operating efficiency
* Coordinate the receiving and processing of live and/or raw lobster and crab products
* Maintain strong inventory controls for raw materials, finished goods, packaging, and supplies
* Work closely with quality assurance personnel to maintain food safety, sanitation, HACCP and regulatory requirements
* Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation procedures are followed throughout the facility
* Maintain accurate production, inventory, yield, labour, and traceability records
* Identify opportunities to improve plant efficiency, product recovery, workflow, and profitability
* Coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs of processing equipment and facility systems
* Promote a safe workplace and ensure occupational health and safety procedures are followed
* Assist with staffing requirements during peak production periods
* Work closely with ownership and senior management on production planning purchasing, sales requirements, and operational strategy
* Troubleshoot operational problems quickly and effectively to minimize production interruptions.

* Previous management or supervisory experience in a seafood processing plant, preferably lobster and/or crab
* Strong understanding of seafood processing, production flow, yields, quality control, cold storage, and sanitation
* Experience managing employees in a fast-paced production environment
* Knowledge of HACCP, CFIA requirements, food safety programs, traceability, and plant sanitation is considered a strong asset
* Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
* Ability to manage production schedules, staffing levels, deadlines, and changing priorities
* Experience monitoring labour costs, production yields, waste, and operational performance
* Mechanical aptitude or experience working with seafood processing equipment considered an asset
* Ability to work flexible hours during peak seafood seasons when required
* Ability to work in a noisy, odours, Dusty, Cold/refrigerated, Wet/Damp working environment.

**Compensation:** Competitive Annual salary based on experience (3-5 years)

_(we offer a Group Benefits Plan)_