Wild Foods jobs in Vancouver, BC

C2C works with a fleet of top fishing vessels and fishers throughout the Pacific Ocean to bring you the best sourced, wild Albacore Tuna as well as a vast selection of premium wild seafood species, including Wild B.C. Salmon, shellfish, and much much more.

Position Title: Plant Manager (Seafood)
Location: Vancouver C2C (Richmond B.C. V6V 3C8)
Starting Minimum: $50,000/year
Job Type: Full Time Permanent

Position Summary:
Reporting to the General Manager or designate, the Plant Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the seafood processing facility. This role oversees all aspects of production, food safety, quality assurance, equipment maintenance, workforce management, and operational performance to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. The Plant Manager drives continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a positive, accountable, and safety-focused workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations & Production
• Lead daily plant operations to meet production, quality, safety, and customer requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, yields, labour efficiency, downtime, waste, and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Inventory, Shipping, and Administration to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and profitability.
• Inventory Management
• Manage labour costs, operating expenses, and departmental budgets.
• Optimize raw material utilization, reduce waste, and enhance product recovery.
• Support effective inventory control and operational cost management.
• Leadership & People Management
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production staff.
• Recruit, train, and retain a high-performing workforce.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and safety-focused workplace culture.
• Manage performance, employee relations, and succession planning.
• Work alongside HACCP manager to ensure food safety, sanitation, quality assurance, and product traceability programs.
• Oversee facility maintenance team
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 5–10 years of progressive management experience in seafood processing, food manufacturing, or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of seafood processing operations would be considered an asset.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of facility and equipment maintenance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP or inventory management systems.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive Health and Dental coverage for you and your family.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
• Subsidized Company Share Ownership plan.
• Employee Family Assistance Program (support for mental health, financial services, and legal needs).
• Employee pricing on thousands of high-quality foods.
• Career advancement opportunities and training across the company.
• Instant Pay: through pay streaming you can have instant access to earnings without having to wait for payday!
• Belonging to a team that is passionate about food and long-term success.

Please note:

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Centennial Food Solutions regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
• Please note that final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to criminal, and/or credit testing.