Production Manager – AK – On site

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 Responsabilities

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
• Preparing for the upcoming season by evaluating staffing needs, and refining recruitment strategies to ensure a seamless transition into the busy period.
• The Product Manager will also focus on analyzing past performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement training programs to enhance team skills.
• Coordinate maintenance and upgrades of production equipment to ensure optimal efficiency when operations resume.
• Engaging with current staff through regular updates and team-building activities will help maintain motivation and readiness for the next season.
• Collaborate with other departments to align production goals with company objectives, ensuring a cohesive approach to achieving our company’s success.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Working on your feet for long hours, both indoors and outdoors.
• Physical activities include: lifting ~ 50 lbs, bending, standing, and moving throughout the day.
• Must be capable of performing repetitive work, standing, bending, twisting, and utilizing your hands with precision.
• At times throughout the season, we will be operating and working 7 days a week, workdays vary Sunday through Saturday.
• Workdays and shift times will vary with our deliveries and other factors.
• Regular exposure to weather and a plant environment.
• Regular exposure to freezer temperatures.
• Occasional lifting of 50-100 lb. boxes.
• Able to walk stairs.
• Candidates should possess ambition and a keen interest in the seafood industry.
• Proven ability to coach and motivate employees.
• Must have good decision-making ability. Strong leadership and motivational skills needed
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks.
• Thorough knowledge of the seafood industry, processing rules and regulations.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Ability to travel to Alaska and other work locations.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• College education is desirable but not required.
• Experience working within a 24-hour, multi-shift, fast paced production operation.
• Minimum 2-4 years of Alaska seafood industry experience.
• Production management experience required.
• Experience with online inventory systems desired.
• Proven record in training employees about safety and production.
• HACCP experience required.