Sea Forest Macro Algae, Ltd. (SFMA) is a marine plant grower and harvester that produces its own line of kelp and seaweed-based food and agricultural products.
Overview:
The Operations Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing all aspects of the company's kelp farming, harvesting, processing, food production, and logistics operations. This role ensures efficient day-to-day execution while maintaining the highest standards for food safety, product quality, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance. The Operations Manager works closely with farm crews, production staff, sales, and executive leadership to support sustainable growth and continuous improvement.
This is a position which requires experience with towing trailers, loading trucks, operating a forklift as well as operating various power tools and equipment. The role will be called upon by several departments to manage a deficiencies list and to maintain the facilities and equipment within the operation. An understanding and practical knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry & mechanics are required to oversee and take the lead on various projects.
Responsibilities:
Operations Management
- Oversee daily operations across kelp farming, harvesting, processing, packaging, and food production.
- Develop and implement operational plans that align with production targets and business objectives.
- Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
- Coordinate workflows between farm operations, manufacturing, inventory, and distribution.
Kelp Farm Operations
- Plan and manage seasonal farming activities including seeding, deployment, maintenance, harvesting, and storage.
- Coordinate vessel scheduling, equipment maintenance, and marine logistics.
- Monitor environmental conditions and support sustainable farming practices.
- Ensure all marine operations comply with applicable safety and environmental regulations.
Maintain critical spares inventory for all processing equipment.
Perform weekly and monthly checks on all equipment, to include pumps, chillers, lighting,
ventilation, power tools, auxiliary power supply and all critical systems at our Sooke processing facility. Maintain certification, regulatory compliance and annual inspection requirements.
Produce weekly operations reports to the Management Team. Take ownership of efficiencies for plant and harvest operations.
Contribute to the Operations Worklist via app-driven software. Produce work orders.
Log deficiencies via the Fiix program & action remedies via the Harvest Ops Manager.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $57,600.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you willing to commute to our location in Sooke, B.C.?
Experience:
- Forklift: 3 years (required)
- Carpentry: 1 year (required)
- Plumbing: 1 year (required)
- Electrical: 1 year (required)
- towing trailers: 3 years (required)
- industrial site: 3 years (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
