Manufacturing Production Jobs in Bellingham, WA (NOW HIRING)

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.  

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full-time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave.  For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience.  Commuter and transit programs are also available. 

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.