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About Trident Seafoods

Trident Seafoods has pioneered responsible fishing in the pristine waters of Alaska for more than 50 years. We never compromise when it comes to fulfilling our Mission of responsibly sharing wild Alaska seafood with the world. At Trident, we have a history of innovation and a commitment to doing business in ways that are good for the planet and good for people.

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DIRECTOR OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

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6/30/2026

100081

Seattle

WA

United States of America

Supply Chain

Onsite

Description

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident's global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide.

Summary: The Capital Expenditure (CapEx) Director leads the strategic planning and execution of the global capital program. This role ensures that all capital investments align with organizational goals and engages with the business unit leadership to ensure projects are executed with excellence. The director serves as the key CapEx liaison between executive leadership and internal stakeholders.

Essential Functions:

Strategic Leadership

• Coordinate annual capital planning and budget, including top-down target and capital allocation to business units.
• Develop and coordinate longer term strategic plan 3-5 year capital plan (total company roll-up), in partnership with each business unit.
• Develop quarterly capital spend status reviews for ELT and Board of Directors.
• Facilitate business unit monthly capital spend forecast as part of MBR process.
• Drive accuracy to support balance sheet and internal and external reporting.
• Capital planning and approval BPO, specifically as the business lead on deployment of Anaplan platform to enhance budgeting, forecasting, and CAR approval routing over next 2-3 years.
• Co-lead with Procurement and Operations capital vendor synergies across BUs, lease vs buy, and leveraging buy via RFPs, etc.
• Play gatekeeping role in CAR approvals, particularly in support of ELT and Board CAR write-ups and approval cycle time.
• In partnership with finance, procurement, and engineering, coordinate enhancements to capital policies and SOPs for improved controls. Includes coordination as business lead for audit committee post project audits.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with business unit leads, external partners, and executive leadership.
• Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders and board members.

Team Management

• Regularly work with Operations leaders and ELT to build strong team connections, collaborate across functions, and solve problems in real time.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Performance & Reporting

• Establish KPIs and performance metrics for capital projects.
• Provide regular reporting on project progress, financials, and strategic impact.

This is a salaried exempt position with an annualized salary range of $163,000 to $207,000.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.

Minimum Requirements

Travel/On-Call Requirements:

• Limited travel requirements as would be expected of an executive at this level.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Finance or Business Administration.
• 10+ years of experience in capital project management, or related fields OR at least 8 years of related experience with a Master's or postgraduate degree.
• At least 8 years of leadership experience.

Preferred Education & Experiences:

• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Certifications such as PMP, Six Sigma, or Lean Management are a plus.
• Working knowledge of Anaplan is a plus.
• Proven leadership in managing large-scale, high-value project.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Strong financial acumen and experience with Capital Expenditure planning.
• Advanced knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration and change management.
• Capital expenditure experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinking and long-term planning.

Work environment:

This is an on-site position based at the Trident Support Center office in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

In-office time takes place in a typical office environment: temperature controlled with adequate lighting and moderate noise. While remote, employees must provide appropriate home office space.

Work Ability Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

Work Authorizations

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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Trident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.

Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.

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