As a Cannery Supervisor at our Alaskan processing facilities, you will oversee multiple production lines within our seafood processing plant. Your responsibilities include managing a team of line leads, ensuring product quality and safety, and meeting production targets. You will monitor overall line performance, identify and resolve issues, and implement process improvements to optimize efficiency. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.   

Essential Functions/Qualifications  

The responsibilities of the position include the following:  

Communicate with other departments and management to keep an efficient flow of production.   Provide guidance and train staff for each job station.   Record keeping and administrative paperwork.   Enforce safety and sanitation policies/standards.   Ensure all equipment is set up and running properly.   Take preventative measures to avoid production setbacks.   Ensures crew rotation during meals and breaks.   Ensure crew attendance and punctuality.   Maintains good housekeeping of the Cannery area.   Conduct job specific training for each position within the Cannery.   Ensure all SBS quality standards are being met.   Other duties to ensure facility and organization is fully supported and successful.   

Competencies  

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following functional and interpersonal competencies:  

Functional  

Cannery Process Knowledge: Deep understanding of the cannery process, including equipment operation, quality standards, and safety protocols. Team Management: Must exhibit strong multi-tasking and time management skills as well as excellent written/verbal communication. He/she must be highly self-motivated and demonstrate a sound work ethic. Ability to lead and manage a team of cannery workers effectively. Production Planning: Skill in planning and scheduling production activities to meet deadlines and optimize efficiency. Quality Control: Ability to ensure that canned fish products meet high-quality standards. Safety Management: Strong commitment to safety and ability to implement safety measures and procedures. Problem-Solving: Skill in identifying and resolving issues related to production, quality, or safety. 

Interpersonal  

Leadership: Ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve goals. Communication: Effective communication skills to interact with team members, management, and customers. Decision-Making: Ability to make informed decisions quickly and effectively. Conflict Resolution: Skill in resolving disputes and maintaining a positive work environment. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing work conditions and priorities. Customer Service: Focus on providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. 

Education and Experience  

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred but not required.  One year of experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing/equipment.  Previous experience in seafood industry or manufacturing not required but preferred. 

Work Environment and Schedule   

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. Position requires onsite presence at our Alaska Processing Facility, and the ability to travel, spending a significant amount of time during the season at our various locations and processing facilities in Alaska.  

Physical Demands  

While performing the essential function and job duties associated with the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

Mental Activities   

The employee is frequently required to set an example by consistently modeling ambitious standards of honesty and integrity. Presentation and sharing of information should be handled directly, appropriately, and helpfully. Maintains a reputation for honesty, confidentiality, reliability, and fairness. Is willing to admit mistakes and does not misrepresent him/herself for personal gain. Performs work with energy and drive; values planning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.   

Silver Bay Perks  

Benefits and Perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Silver Bay and the state where you work.  

Health Insurance: Seasonal Employees, as well as their families, are eligible for health benefits that include medical, dental and vision benefits once the employee meets the required 1560 hours worked to become benefit eligible. Employees are also eligible to receive basic life insurance.  Employee Assistance Program:  Available for employees and their families.   Other Compensation: Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.  

Silver Bay Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.    

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to humanresources@silverbayseafoods.com.