Smoked Salmon Production Supervisor

Summary

The Smoked Salmon Production Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the production of smoked salmon products, ensuring quality and efficiency throughout the process. This role involves directly supervising a team of hourly employees, providing guidance and support to operate production equipment safely and effectively and meet production goals. The supervisor will carry out their responsibilities in alignment with company policies, OSHA regulations, and all applicable laws, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that production equipment and workspaces are systematically organized, well maintained, and kept in clean condition.
• Supervise all phases of the production process, including thawing, brining, smoking, cooling, and cutting.
• Ensure operations adhere to safety, food safety, and certification standards.
• Guarantee the prompt and accurate fulfillment of production schedules.
• Oversee the inventory of raw materials, work-in-progress items, and finished products, ensuring proper identification and traceability.
• Maintain and periodically review production and quality documentation.
• Confirm that employees in the area receive adequate training and possess a thorough understanding of their job.
• Ensure that employees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety protocols and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Implement employee coaching and progressive disciplinary measures when necessary.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure compliance with product specifications, quality standards, material yields, and labor productivity.
• Direct and coordinate activities both within and outside the smoked salmon processing area, working with teams that communicate in both Spanish and English.
• Collaborate with other supervisors to synchronize operational activities across departments to achieve production and shipping objectives.
• Foster a positive work environment and clear communication flow for employees. Address issues as they arise.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in similar roles and industry (food production).
• Detailed knowledge and experience with supervision of day-to-day activities in a production/processing department.
• Direct experience with working with a HACCP program and enforcing GMP practices.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately understand, follow and teach detailed instructions and procedures.

Willing and able to

• Spend 100% of work time on the plant floor in a wet and cool environment at approx. 40 degree F temperature.
• Spend 100% of day in appropriate PPE (boots, smock, gloves, hair nets).
• Work in an environment with the presence of wood smoke.
• Work on some weekends (rotation).
• Work early morning schedules (5:30am start time) and occasionally work later schedules.
• Intermediate experience with Excel, databases, email, ERP system.
• Strong English communication skills, spoken and written, and listening skills.
• Bilingual English-Spanish strongly preferred.
• Able to directly supervise up to 15 employees.
• Ability to travel.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or related field preferred.

**All requirements and skills are considered to be essential, unless otherwise indicated.**

**Mowi is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

The above job description is not an all-encompassing list of duties and responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

Mowi is a Drugfree Workplace.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Extended hours
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing/able to work within a cold environment?
• Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment background check in accordance with local and state law regulations?

Experience:

• Food production: 1 year (Required)
• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• HACCP Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person