General Manager

General Manager
Ocean Choice International
St. John’s, NL
Reference #18238

Are you ready to lead in a dynamic, industry-leading seafood company that is committed to sustainability and community? Do you enjoy steering complex operations to ensure everything runs seamlessly?

Ocean Choice International (OCI) is one of Atlantic Canada’s most diversified seafood companies, sustainably producing and marketing a full range of shellfish, groundfish, and pelagic species. Through effective vessel management, innovative practices, and community engagement, OCI is committed to setting a standard for sustainable seafood operations. If you are passionate about optimizing operations and thrive in a demanding environment, then OCI is the perfect place for you!

Meridia Recruitment is proud to partner with Ocean Choice International in their search for a General Manager to join their Atlantic Fleet Operations Group. This key role will tackle important challenges and help drive OCI’s vision forward. Reporting to both the Chief Executive Officer and the President, this position is crucial in ensuring the safe and responsible management of one fishing vessel.

What You’ll Do:

• Plan Fishing Trips: Schedule and plan fishing trips to keep everything running smoothly.
• Oversee Maintenance: Work with the crew to maintain the vessel.
• Ensure Safety: Make sure the vessel follows all safety rules and company guidelines.
• Report Performance: Create and review monthly reports on how the vessel is doing.
• Improve Operations: Lead projects to make vessel operations better.
• Work with Teams: Collaborate with sales, marketing, quality assurance, and finance teams to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Solve Problems: Use your problem-solving skills to manage multiple projects in a busy environment.

Who You Are:

• A natural collaborator who can motivate others and partner with different departments.
• Solutions-focused with strong judgment, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Trained in a marine discipline (preferred).
• Experienced in working in a marine or manufacturing environment.

Completed applications can be submitted by selecting the "Apply Now" button below. To learn more, contact Krista Power at kpower@kbrs.ca or Caroline Aciely at caciely@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

Meridia Recruitment connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.

To learn more about Meridia Recruitment, our job opportunities, and career advice, we invite you to explore our website: www.meridiarecruitment.ca. For information on opportunities with our parent company, KBRS, visit www.kbrs.ca.