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Global Seafood Company
- National Sales Manager (Retail Focus) – 30 days to fill
Seafood – Northwest U.S.
- CFO - 30 days to fill (Sep)
- Chief Engineer (2 placements) – 30 days to fill (Aug)
- QA Manager – 30 days to fill (Jul)
Aquaculture – Midwest U.S.
- Assistant Manager, Salmon – 30 days to fill (Apr)
Seafood – Western U.S.
- CFO – 60 days to fill (Sep)
Seafood – U.S. Nationwide
- Director of Insights & Analytics – 30 days to fill (Jul)
Sep 2025, Seafood Plant Manager
Immediate need / Great company:
Lead One of the Gulf Coast’s Most Respected Seafood Operations
📍 Mobile, Alabama | Modern Facility | Well-Established Company
We’re seeking an experienced Seafood Processing Plant Manager to lead operations at our state-of-the-art facility. This is your opportunity to drive production excellence, build a high-performing team, and help shape the future of a trusted Gulf Coast seafood brand.
Key Responsibilities:
🔹 Oversee daily plant operations and production schedules
🔹 Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory standards
🔹 Lead, train, and develop plant staff
🔹 Collaborate with QA/QC to maintain top-tier product quality
🔹 Manage budgets, optimize costs, and drive process improvements
🔹 Coordinate equipment maintenance and inventory control
Qualifications:
✅ 10+ years in food processing or manufacturing (seafood preferred)
✅ Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards
✅ Proven leadership skills with experience managing large teams
✅ Ability to analyze production data and implement improvements
✅ Excellent communication and organizational skills
Sep 2025
General Manager – Seafood Operations
📍 Seattle, WA | Fresh & Frozen Seafood | Leadership Role
We are seeking a hands-on General Manager to lead day-to-day operations for a well-established seafood company delivering fresh and frozen fish to top restaurants across the Seattle area six days a week. This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned operations expert who knows the business of fish and thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities:
🔹 Oversee daily operations, including production, packaging, and distribution of fresh and frozen seafood
🔹 Manage and motivate a team of ~30 employees across warehouse, delivery, and operations
🔹 Ensure on-time, accurate deliveries and exceptional service to restaurant clients
🔹 Maintain and optimize inventory systems, cold storage, and food safety compliance
🔹 Implement process improvements and change management initiatives to drive efficiency
🔹 Partner with sales team to support growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction
🔹 Manage budgets, control costs, and monitor key performance metrics
🔹 Champion a positive, safety-first culture while holding the team accountable for results
Qualifications:
✅ 7+ years of experience in seafood, food distribution
✅ Proven leadership
✅ Background in warehouse management
✅ Inventory control, and logistics
✅ Deep understanding of fresh and frozen seafood products
✅ Experience leading operational change
✅ Excellent communication, problem-solving & decision-making skills
✅ Hands-on management style with a passion for building high-performing teams
Aug/Sep 2025 - New Sales Leadership Opportunity – South Florida
We’re working with a forward-thinking, well-established company with an exceptional team culture to find a Local Sales Manager to lead and grow their seafood sales territory throughout South Florida.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned sales leader with experience in foodservice or seafood, ready to mentor a small team, drive revenue growth, and strengthen client relationships across restaurants, distributors, and retail. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, commodity-driven environment and knows how to balance strategic pricing, customer service, and market expansion.
💼 Highlights:
- Lead sales team and manage key accounts
- Execute local market strategies and pricing
- Support national chains and regional clients
- Full-time, with performance bonuses and strong benefits
- Location: South Florida
- Must bring 5+ years of sales leadership experience and a consultative approach
Aug 2025 - This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading gourmet food company as a Caviar Processing Assistant to Director. This is a hands-on, on-site role in Portland, ME, supporting and overseeing high-quality caviar production for an established and expanding brand.
What You’ll Do
- Assist the Director in daily processing operations, ensuring top-tier product quality.
- Maintain compliance with food safety and handling standards.
- Support production efficiency, workflow, and team coordination
- Learn and contribute to specialized techniques in luxury food processing
- Play a key role in a company recognized for excellence and growth in the gourmet food sector.
What We’re Looking For
✔️ Previous food production or specialty processing experience required (caviar, seafood, or luxury food preferred).
✔️ Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
✔️ Ability to work on-site full-time in Portland, Maine.
✔️ Growth mindset — motivated to advance within a respected company.
Why Join
✨ Be part of an established, respected gourmet food brand with national recognition.
✨ Work directly with leadership in a specialty, high-value product line.
✨ Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement as the company expands.
Experienced Seafood Filleter
Location: Cleveland, OH area
Schedule: 2nd Shift | 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Compensation: $45K+ annually
About the Role
We are seeking an Experienced Seafood Filleter to join a leading wholesale seafood distributor and fish market team. This role is responsible for the precise filleting and portioning of a variety of fish species while maintaining the highest standards of quality, yield, and food safety. The ideal candidate has strong knife skills, an eye for detail, and previous seafood processing experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Fillet, trim, and portion a wide range of fresh and frozen fish species.
- Ensure proper cuts and portion sizes to meet customer specifications.
- Maintain consistency, quality, and minimal product waste.
- Follow strict food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines.
- Work efficiently in a cold production environment.
- Collaborate with production team members to meet daily quotas and deadlines.
- Assist with packaging, labeling, and preparing orders as needed.
Qualifications
✔️ Prior seafood filleting experience required (commercial/wholesale preferred).
✔️ Strong knife handling and cutting skills.
✔️ Ability to work in refrigerated environments for extended periods.
✔️ Attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
✔️ Team-oriented with good communication skills.
✔️ Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
🎣 NOW HIRING: Executive Director – Alaska Trollers Association
Juneau or Ketchikan, AK | Part-time | Non-Profit Leadership
We’re searching for a strategic, community-driven leader to serve as the Executive Director for the Alaska Trollers Association - someone who understands, cares, and is passionate about the future of the Southeast Troll fishery.
This is a hands-on, mission-aligned role leading all operations, communications, fundraising, and stakeholder relations. The ideal candidate brings vision, resourcefulness, strong communication skills, and a deep respect for the working waterfront.
📍 Juneau or Ketchikan preferred (some remote flexibility)
📊 20–30 hrs/week, salary based on experience
💼 Non-profit or fisheries experience a plus - but heart and hustle matter most
If you're ready to make an impact and serve as a voice for the industry, we’d love to connect.
Sales Manager – Food Service Sales
📍 San Francisco, CA
An established national seafood company is seeking an experienced Sales Manager—for San Francisco—to expand and strengthen their presence in key markets.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food service seafood sales, with expertise in building and managing client relationships, driving revenue growth, and executing strategic sales initiatives. This role requires deep knowledge of seafood distribution, pricing, and industry trends, along with a proven track record of success in food service sales.
🔹 Key Responsibilities:
✔ Develop and manage key accounts in foodservice
✔ Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the region
✔ Execute sales strategies and pricing models to drive profitability
✔ Provide exceptional customer service and maintain long-term partnerships
If you're a results-driven sales professional with a passion for premium seafood, we want to hear from you!
📩 Apply today and join a company that’s making waves in the seafood industry! 🚀🐟
We’re on the hunt for a bright, experienced, no-nonsense Quality Assurance Manager to join a well-established and growing seafood company with deep industry roots (U.S. Candidates Only).
🔹 Lead a high-performing team of 8
🔹 Oversee HACCP, BRC, audits, and plant quality systems
🔹 Be the go-to for food safety, compliance, and operational excellence
🔹 Work with great people. Make a real impact. Grow with a thriving company.
This is NOT your average QA role. Bring your A game and step into a leadership seat.
👉 DM me if you're ready.
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Sep 2025
Aquaculture Farm Manager – Southern California
Full-Time | Tilapia, Catfish & Shrimp | 1M lbs/yr Production
Our client is a leading aquaculture producer seeking a hands-on Farm Manager to run daily operations for tilapia, catfish, and shrimp production. This is a high-impact, full-time role managing over 1 million pounds of annual production.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee daily farm operations and production targets.
- Lead and manage staff to maximize efficiency.
- Operate and maintain farm equipment (including backhoes).
- Manage geothermal water systems and liquid oxygen systems.
- Ensure water quality, biosecurity, and safety compliance and fish health.
What You Bring
- Proven experience in aquaculture
- Strong mechanical skills, hands-on approach, and problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to manage teams and keep operations running smoothly (team of 15)
We need a leader who’s ready to step in and deliver results.