PRODUCTION MANAGER WRANGELL SHOREPLANT

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.

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Summary: The ProductionManager manages all activities related to operations and the production of seafood products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates:

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs department supervisors and manages or oversees the coordination of production, distribution and warehousing according to Trident policies and procedures. May manage overall operation of a single species plant.
• Develops, oversees and/or implements operational goals and SOP's.
• Participates in budget process and supervises teams to ensure adherence to budgets.
• Coordinates with appropriate personnel to determine type and quantities of products to produce.
• Oversees staff allocation and schedules to meet production needs.
• Participates in interviews and candidate selection as appropriate.
• Coordinates with appropriate cross functional teams on new employee training and ongoing training and development.
• Manages production staff, gives direction on work schedules and assignment of duties.
• Ensures policies and procedures meet all regulatory compliance, risk analysis recommendations, corporate policies and audit directives.
• Conducts or directs internal audits and inspections of production performance, compliance and activities as directed.
• Assists with or facilitates onsite compliance audits. Ensures proper and timely completion of corrective actions.
• Manage direct reports, assign work to staff, provide coaching and training, set goals, is accountable for performance evaluation, plan staff development, and assist with people management decisions

Additional Responsibilities:

• Acquires knowledge of Trident's Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions
• Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings

Employees working in Alaska are advised to have medical insurance coverage which is valid in the State of Alaska.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. More information can be found at https://www.tridentseafoods.com/benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years supervision/leadership experience
• Continuous Improvement / Lean manufacturing experience is a must. Green Belt or higher certification preferred
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing people and supply logistics in remote Alaska.
• Effective at communicating with people from diverse cultures.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office programs
• Must be flexible, innovative, and comfortable in setting own priorities and driving same to the production floor
• Able to work both independently and within a team generating results with general/minimal guidance.

Work authorizations:

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship