Plant Manager Salish Seafoods

This position is responsible for overseeing all processing departments and freight consolidation operations within a hands‑on, production‑focused environment. The role requires effective communication and collaboration with management and team members to ensure a consistent and efficient flow of product from harvest through processing and final packaging. All activities must be conducted in compliance with Salish Seafoods standards and applicable Health Department regulations.

• Oversee all daily activities associated within the plant for the production of shellfish and assist with any processing, incoming freight and freight consolidation when needed.
• Responsible for developing and managing work schedules across all plant departments.
• Ensure production timelines are met and all orders are completed in alignment with delivery schedules.
• Ensure proper rotation of product is maintained throughout all stages of production, from harvest to final packaging.
• Responsible to see that the proper tagging of all shellfish is completed throughout processing.
• Ensure all HACCP and VIBRIO requirements are enforced from the start of harvest to the final packaging and all that data is properly recorded.
• Collaborate daily with the sales team to review available inventory, ensuring all shellfish sold is properly tagged and that all required customer and product data is accurately recorded and maintained.
• Assist with the set up and removal of oyster tubs needed for the shucking process.
• Oversee all the production areas, coolers, freezer, restroom, breakroom, storage rooms and consolidation areas are cleaned and sanitized properly daily, as well as the outside grounds are kept clean and garbage cans are emptied when needed.
• Responsible for all equipment used during processing is properly cleaned, sanitized and stored in their proper places.
• Assist with the inspection process from the Health Department and explain and answer any questions asked regarding the processing and packaging of all the products processed.
• Ensure packaging supplies are available and ordered when low.

• Attend and/or facilitate all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain awareness and sensitivity to Native American Culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position will have supervisory responsibilities.

Will be exposed to inclement weather conditions. Will be required to wear life jackets whenever working on a boat or structure over water. Proper ear and eye protection will be provided when required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability for this position.

Computer

Skills:

Responsible for maintaining all Department of Health required tests, spreadsheets, logs, and inspections etc. Enter water discharge results into a database system in compliance with EPA water discharge permitting processes.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED and 6 years relevant experience in shellfish processing.
• Associate of Arts Degree in a related field and 4 years progressive work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 2 years progressive work experience.
• Master's Degree in a related field.

Experience

Required:

All requirements from health department for shellfish processing are met and enforced. Knowledge in maintaining inventory of supplies.

Certificates & Licenses: Must have valid Washington State Driver’s License. Must take the required VIBRIO and HACCP training that is required by the D.O.H. within the first year of employment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and follow the Squaxin Island Tribe's drug policies.

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