What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager - AK - On site position at Vensure Employer Services?
About Us
We are an innovative company dedicated to transforming the wild seafood industry. They focus on increasing the value of wild fish through efficient, profitable, and equitable processes.
Position Summary
Our company purchases and freezes fresh caught salmon from a fishing fleet on site. The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all primary processing operations at the Metlakatla, AK Plant or Barge for the 2025 Summer Salmon Season, with the opportunity to grow with an emerging innovative Seafood company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Planning and scheduling all production activities in advance.
- Train, supervise, and coach all production employees. Manage performance issues and participate in disciplinary actions as necessary.
- Works hands-on with a regular floor presence, supervising by example. Has extensive experience in all aspects of production including but not limited to, freezing and packing Salmon.
- Constantly promotes seafood product quality with processing employees.
- Creates efficiencies in costs and operations while providing product to customer specifications.
- Ensures all seafood is handled and processed in accordance with the highest quality standards.
- Participates in government inspections and ensures any concerns are addressed promptly.
- Determine suitable crew requirements, schedule employees, and work with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Directs the production supervisor and leads in the layout and arrangement of work processes throughout the plant. Being sure all processes are being monitored consistently for quality, accuracy and efficiency.
- Keep daily production records and maintain consistent written documentation on employee performance.
- Participate in managers' meetings and conduct production staff meetings.
- Must be able to send out regular bi daily production updates for fleet, maintenance, and plant operations.
- Communicates and collaborates with the operations manager and other managers / supervisors.
- Must have the ability to work well with a professional composure under pressure, 12 or more hours per day, 7 days per week.
- Off Season : Off season Production Manager responsibilities will include :
Rehiring and interviewing seasonal production staff
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Working on your feet for long hours, both indoors and outdoors.
Education & Experience
