Assistant Fleet Manager - ALASKA PACIFIC SEAFOODS

The Kodiak plant, known as Alaska Pacific Seafoods or APS, operates 12 months a year, with peak production during the summer months.

The Assistant Fleet Manager plays a key role in managing and maintaining production flow by assisting the Fleet Manager in contracting, scheduling, and supporting vessels in an assigned area. Reports directly to the Fleet Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures fleet and operational compliance with local, state and federal regulations, as well as company policies, in areas or responsibility.
• Prioritizes safety for the fleet and APS employees.
• Works with the Fleet Manager to ensure APS meets corporate business objectives by controlling costs and achieving production goals.
• Ensures that the fishing fleet follows company policies.
• Assists in tender placement and movement during the season.
• Assists in reporting related to fleet and fishing:

o Radio Schedule - Tracks deliveries and pounds on the water by tender and by location. This report is used to create the Tender Landing report and the ADF&G reports.

o Landing Report - Summarizes fish bound for plant delivery to key managers.

o Fish and Game Reports for all districts.

o Catch by Opening Report – Tracks fish purchases by calendar day.

• Oversees and tracks fishermen freight and purchase orders.
• Works with the fleet to ensure the quality and age of incoming raw material is up to desired company standards. Ensures high fish quality starts on the fishing grounds.
• Understands the production processes, flow and timing to effectively coordinate fleet landings.
• Works with the Fleet Manager to become familiar with the decision-making process for fishermen’s credit, PO’s and advances.
• Assists the Fleet Manager in managing of the Dock Crew.
• Assists in recruiting and retaining APS fishermen and tenders.
• Other duties as assigned.

NPSI offers a generous employer matching 401(k) retirement plan and you are eligible to participate on day one! We also offer affordable health insurance benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.

Qualifications:

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Minimum of 3 years in the fishing industry (fishing, tendering, dock or fleet operations)
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be self-motivated and has the ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and work efficiently in a team setting.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Must be willing to relocate to Kodiak, AK

Transportation, Room and Board

The majority of employees are locals who live in town. Non-local employees may be able to live in our small bunkhouse which is located at the plant or at a company owned apartment .

Alaska Pacific Seafoods is currently not providing meals to employees.

No Tolerances
North Pacific Seafoods prohibits the use, sale, or possession of ANY drug not medically authorized. We do not allow the use or possession of marijuana, medical or otherwise, at our plants. Employees may be asked to submit to random, post-accident, or for cause testing at any time, and NPSI reserves the right to search all areas of the plant without advance notice in order to maintain the no tolerance policy.

Payroll Information

Pay periods are biweekly. Our workday is defined as the calendar day, and our work week runs from Monday through Sunday. Employees are paid on the Friday following the end of the biweekly pay period. We encourage employees to sign up for direct deposit but you may elect to receive paper checks instead.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is NPSI’s policy to comply with federal, state, and local law prohibiting unlawful discrimination. NPSI does not and will not permit discrimination (including harassment) in recruitment, hiring, or other employment actions and decisions based on an employee or applicant being a member of a protected class, which includes, but is not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), or other statuses protected by state and local law. It is NPSI’s policy to provide legal and fair treatment to all employees regarding recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wages, hours, benefits, working conditions, training, and availability of advancement opportunities.

At-Will Employment

NPSI is an “at-will” employer, meaning that the employee or NPSI may terminate employment at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. No one at NPSI is authorized to guarantee employment for a certain time period or otherwise alter the at-will nature of employment with NPSI. The language that appears in this job posting is not intended to create and does not create, nor is it intended to constitute and does not constitute a contract between NPSI and any employee. No manager, employee, or representative of NPSI, except the President or CEO, has the authority to enter into any contract guaranteeing employment for any specific term, and no such contract shall be deemed binding unless it is in writing and signed by the President or CEO.

Accommodation Requests

NPSI provides reasonable accommodations to applicants during the application process to ensure equal access to all available positions. To request an accommodation, please call NPSI’s Vice President of Human Resources at (206) 726-9900.

Position is open until filled. Not all applicants will be contacted for additional screening.