Production Lead Tiromat 3rd Shift - Motley Plant

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and monitors activities of workers engaged in production processes.
• Monitors one section of production and oversees training, quality, work quality, productivity and sanitation in their respective area.
• Oversees the work and performance of employees in assigned production area.
• Ensures proper use of protective gear, safe operation of machinery, and safe use of chemical cleaning agents.
• Reports continuing performance issues to supervisor.
• Receives and answers questions from workers pertaining to production processes or equipment operation.
• Monitors and expedites flow of materials within production area and makes adjustments when necessary.
• Notifies maintenance workers of equipment malfunctions.
• Tends or operates machines or equipment on production line to substitute for absentee workers.
• Maintains product records.
• Assures compliance with all safety and production practices.
• Trains workers in equipment operation and in processing and safety procedures.
• Communicates with Supervisors, FSQA and other Lead personnel any problems or concerns.
• Performs activities of workers supervised.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months experience in food manufacturing or seafood industry.
• Preferred: minimum of one year supervisory experience, preferably in food production.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• May operate forklift occasionally.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge: Production processes, food safety and quality controls typically required in a food manufacturing environment.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and accuracy; strong time management; strong communication skills to effectively give direction or share information.
• Abilities: Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced work environment; ability to interpret simple written instructions and follow established procedures; ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• May be required to distinguish shades of color to identify abnormalities and/or defects in food products.

Work Ability Requirements

• Regularly bends or leans at waist level.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Lifts and carries objects up to 10 lbs regularly, 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Optional HRA/HSA and telemedicine.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Vacation, sick time, and 10 paid holidays each year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Vacation accrual begins on first day of employment, up to 112 hours per year.
• Up to 48 hours of sick leave per year, in accordance with company policy.

Pay

USD $24.80 – USD $28.73 per hour.