Crab Operations Manager

Summary The primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, management of the Bering Sea Crab operations and Crab vessels owned by Coastal Alaska Premier Seafoods (CAPS). Primary Responsibilities Calculate crab quotas based on estimates and percentages from previous year for pre‑season planning. Coordinate annual COOP meeting, confirm members lease agreements. Communicate with custom processors pre‑season to coordinate Share matching. Sharematch QS via NMFS online matching site. Project delivery schedules for all crab fisheries based on QS, Matches & vessel capacity. Update each fishery spreadsheet with current year pounds by permit and delivery location and deduction percentages for fees. Communicate permit numbers with deliveries to Processors and vessel. Enter onto crab spreadsheets delivery pounds, price calculations and crew shares per Fish Ticket. Approve payments and statements for QS Holders and Crew per each delivery and post‑season adjustments. Manage pounds available to catch balance for IFQ/CDQ at all times. Coordinate with other Coop managers for IFQ/CDQ transfers as needed for overages. Coordinate lease agreements with outside fishers, as needed. Confirm lease and share matched crab payments are accurate and entered into crab spreadsheets. Monitor taxes & fee payment schedule for accuracy and timeliness. Manage personnel issues for Crab vessels. Coordinate with Port Engineer for shipyard and drydock needs. Ensure vessels are in compliance per Federal and State regulations. Coordinate with Sales and Logistics dept on CVC Lbs per delivery. Longline sales and support. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge & Skill Requirements Must possess the ability to represent the company in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing. Must have intermediate level skills in Excel. Masters Degree in Administration or related field is required. Minimum of three years experience of vessel/plant seafood operations in a managerial role. Must have knowledge with seafood political and regulatory issues and decisions. Must understand strong grasp of admiralty & maritime activities. Relevant experience with professional vessel association. Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations. Ability to motivate others and build high production teams through exemplary leadership. Physical Requirements In order to successfully perform the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to effectively remain in a stationary position for long periods of time, operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, communicate with others in person and over the phone, and move about inside an office. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to lift and move up to 25 lbs. He/she will be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Specific vision abilities required by the position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position also requires the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. Work Environment This position is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and fluorescent lighting. It requires the regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Travel is required, as needed. Must be able to board vessels and move around in small spaces. Salary Description $100,000 to $120,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr Coastal Villages Region Fund