Production - Lead

As a Production Lead at our Alaskan facility, you will oversee daily operations, ensuring efficient and safe production of high-quality seafood products. Your responsibilities will include managing a team of production workers, scheduling shifts, monitoring quality control, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. You will need strong leadership skills, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to food safety and quality.

Essential Functions/Qualifications

The responsibilities of the position include the following:

• Oversees quality control procedures, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and plant specifications.
• Supervises and motivates production teams, providing guidance and training to improve performance.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline production processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
• Coordinates with maintenance teams to ensure proper equipment operation and timely repairs.
• Enforces safety protocols and regulatory compliance, including HACCP and FDA regulations. .
• Troubleshoots production issues and implements solutions to minimize downtime and maximize output.
• Prepares regular reports on production metrics, quality control data, and operational performance.
• Other duties are to ensure the facility and organization is fully supported and successful.
  
  

  Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following functional and interpersonal competencies:

Functional

• Seafood Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of seafood processing techniques, quality standards, and industry regulations. Minimum of 3 years' experience in processing required.
• Production Planning: Ability to plan and schedule production activities to meet deadlines and optimize efficiency.
• Equipment Knowledge: Familiarity with various seafood processing equipment and machinery.
• Quality Control: Proficient knowledge in HACCP and SSOP; OSHA standards and regulations; Fair labor standards; Workmen’s comp principles and good manufacturing practices.
• Safety Management: Strong commitment to safety and ability to implement safety measures and procedures.
• Problem-Solving: Skill in identifying and resolving issues related to production, quality, or safety.
• Inventory Management: Ability to manage inventory levels effectively to ensure product availability and minimize waste.
  
  

Interpersonal

• Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a team of production workers.
• Communication: Effective communication skills to interact with team members, management, and customers. Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Decision-Making: Ability to make informed decisions quickly and effectively.
• Conflict Resolution: Skill in resolving disputes and maintaining a positive work environment.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing work conditions and priorities.
• Customer Service: Focus on providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers
  
  

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment, preferably in the seafood industry.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  
  

Work Environment and Schedule

Position requires onsite presence at our Alaska Processing Facility, and the ability to travel, spending a significant amount of time during the season at our various locations and processing facilities in Alaska.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.  The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is loud. 

Physical Demands

In this role the Assistant Production Manager's role is primarily office-based, it can involve physical demand. This includes spending time on the production floor, which may require standing for extended periods, walking, occasional lifting, bending, and kneeling. Exposure to noise, especially in manufacturing environments, is also a factor.

Mental Activities

The employee is frequently required to set an example by consistently modeling high standards of honesty and integrity. Is widely trusted and is a direct, truthful individual who presents information in an appropriate and helpful manner. Maintains a reputation for honesty, confidentiality, reliability and fairness. Is willing to admit mistakes and doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain. Performs work with energy and drive; values planning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.

Silver Bay Perks

Benefits and Perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Silver Bay and the state where you work.

• Health Insurance: Seasonal Employees, as well as their families, are eligible for health benefits that include medical, dental and vision benefits once the employee meets the required 1560 hours worked to become benefit eligible. Employees are also eligible to receive basic life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Available for employees and their families.
• Other Compensation: Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
  
  

Silver Bay Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to humanresources@silverbayseafoods.com.