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Prince William Sound Aquaculture Assistant Operations Manager in Cordova, Alaska
Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation (PWSAC) is a private, non-profit hatchery association founded in 1974 by a local commercial fishermens organization to optimize Alaskas wild salmon resources. PWSAC produces hatchery-born, ocean-raised wild salmon for the commercial, sport, personal use, and subsistence fisheries in the Prince William Sound and Copper River regions.
PWSAC is looking for an individual with a passion for working in Alaska's dynamic environment that supports non-profit operations dedicated to providing sustainable fisheries. The Assistant Operations Manager will oversee logistics, vessel operations, and facility management to support PWSAC's hatchery sites and Distribution Center in Anchorage. This leadership role offers the opportunity to manage transportation, procurement, and infrastructure projects while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. The office location for this position can be based in either Cordova or Anchorage, AK.
BENEFITS-
- Health/Vision/Dental Insurance (no monthly premium cost)
- Life Insurance (no monthly cost)
- 100% employee vested 403(b) Retirement Plan, 6% employer match after 1 yr of service
- 4+ Weeks Annual Leave
- Work Wear Allowance
- Relocation Assistance
Position Title: ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER
Category: Full time, regular, full benefits
Payroll Classification: Overtime Exempt
Organizational Unit: Operations
Location: Cordova Administrative Office or Anchorage Distribution Center
Customary Work Hours: 8:00 - 5:00, Monday - Friday
Supervisor's Title: Production and Operations Manager
Basic Function: The Assistant Operations Manager is a senior management position within PWSAC, responsible for five basic functions:
- Overseeing staffing and operations of the M/V Alaskan Challenger.
- Overseeing operations of the Anchorage Distribution Center.
- Supporting hatchery sites with non-production needs, including general contractor projects, fuel tracking, and scheduling.
- Coordinating non-production permitting completion with assigned staff.
- Working daily with direct reports and the supervisor to implement Board directives through management instruction.
Primary Responsibilities: The Assistant Operations Manager ensures efficient collaboration and coordination across departments by:
Contributing strategically to site improvements and infrastructure upgrades.
Managing the effective coordination and delivery of supplies and fuel to all hatchery locations.
Ensuring PWSAC remains compliant with all non-production permits and licenses required for operations, engaging with State and Federal agencies as necessary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Directly manage M/V Alaskan Challenger staffing and work schedules while overseeing the execution of all operations, including scheduling, repairs, maintenance, permits, licenses, vessel logs, USCG inspections, consortium compliance, and other regulatory requirements.
Prepare annual budgets for presentation to the Production and Operations Manager with input from the M/V Alaskan Challenger Vessel Manager/Captain and the Anchorage Distribution Center (ADC) Purchasing/Logistics Manager.
Administer and optimize relevant transportation logistics, ensuring efficient use of air and marine charters for freight services and contractors.
Collaborate with the Purchasing/Logistics Manager to evaluate supply chain processes for efficiencies in the standardization of purchasing and opportunities for leveraging bulk orders. Monitor and evaluate purchasing and shipping systems for accurate and effective tracking. Provide regular summaries and reports to senior management.
Manage and participate in asset purchases and sales, ensuring alignment with PWSAC policies while maintaining high-level accountability.
Oversee and support remote site fuel tracking and scheduling to ensure oordinated and efficient operations, prioritizing the prevention of fuel shortages at all locations.
Work with staff to complete approved site improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and capital projects. Manage and schedule contractors for routine facility equipment servicing in conjunction with the Chief Maintenance Manager.
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