Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.
At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.

Summary:  

The Production Supervisor plans, directs, coordinates, and controls activities of workers engaged in production and supports production related issues in the plant for year-round production and seasonal fresh processing. This position should have a working knowledge of HACCP, GFSI, and other safety and quality systems that are vital to this position.  

Essential Functions:  

• Studies production schedules and estimates staffing, duty assignments and inventory requirements in coordination with Production Manager.  

• Develops a process plan including people, resources, equipment, and floor space.  

• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.  

• Coordinates manpower requirements by increasing or decreasing personnel and overtime to meet changing conditions.  

• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.  

• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.  

• Maintains time and production records.  

• Performs activities of workers supervised.  

• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.  

• Responds to grievances accordingly and works with subordinates, and Production Manager to discuss and eliminate problems.  

• 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.  

• Other duties as assigned.  

Required Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in a manufacturing production environment with specific experience leading production lines. 

• HS Diploma or equivalent 

Preferred Education & Experiences

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

• Supervisorial seafood industry experience. 

• Experience conducting material variance investigations and identifying root causes of inventory, yield and production discrepancies. 

• Working knowledge of SAP 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) 

• Demonstrated knowledge of HACCP, GFSI. 

• Ability to investigate material variances using a Root Cause Analysis-driven (RCA) approach 

• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate activities of workers engaged in production.  

• Strong knowledge of production, yield and inventory systems. 

• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality management systems. 

• Solid understanding of Continuous Improvement principles. 

• Demonstrated commitment to operational excellence, accountability and data-driven decision making. 

Work environment 

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

Work Ability Requirements

Ability to work around a production line with machinery and moving parts.  

Work Authorization

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.