Assistant Plant Manager - Carrollton

Overview

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

Summary:  

The Assistant Plant Manager will report to the Plant Manager and is responsible for the overall operation of the production department, strategy development, and providing functional direction to supervisors. A high focus on Continuous Improvement (CI) activity is a key responsibility of the position. This is a great opportunity to lead CI and to play a leading role in delivering and sustaining, profitable growth. This position sits in Bellingham, WA and leads a team of approximately 8 direct reports with approximately 100 direct employees.

Essential functions (responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Direct all activities related to operations and production in accordance with Global Supply Chain’s business plan and the strategic goals of the Company and business units.
• Collaborate with Plant Manager to set strategic goals and vision for the site as well as short and long-term plant goals.
• Maintain a safe work environment, deliver organizational safety goals, implement, and adhere to Trident Safety Program
• Direct and manage the overall production plan for the operation, including supervising the day-to-day operations that come with implementation.
• Collaborate with functional area managers on the determination of materials, space, equipment, and personnel needs as well as the development and implementation of processes, procedures, assignment and execution of functional responsibilities, and determination of budget and costs constraints.
• Evaluate performance against production goals and adjust the allocation of resources (e.g., personnel, equipment, materials) as needed to optimize quality and quantity of production and cost-efficiency of operations.
• Initiate and ensure execution of Continuous Improvement activities in pursuit of Trident Global Supply Chain goals and objectives. This includes TPS implementation, SCUBA initiatives, other Operational Excellence activities as well as acting as a liaison between OpEx Team and plant improvement teams.
• Manage direct reports, assign work to staff, provide coaching and training, set goals, is accountable for performance evaluation, plan staff development, and make and approve people management decisions either alone or in collaboration with management and HR.
• Works closely with Plant Manager assisting as needed.
• Acts on behalf of Plant Manager during their absence.
• Performs other similar or related duties as requested or 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications (education, years of experience, KSAs)

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, operations management, or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in direct supervision of manufacturing department or equivalent experience.

Preferred education and experience

• Prior Continuous Improvement (CI) experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in the Seafood Industry

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Proficient in MS Office programs
• Proven track record of successfully driving process improvement initiatives and achieving operational excellence.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse workforce.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing principles, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Just-in-Time (JIT) methodologies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset, with the ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Work environment:

This job takes place in a typical office environment: temperature controlled with adequate lighting and has moderate noise. 

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch. May occasionally lift up to 15 lbs.

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, including F-1 STEM-OPT authorization.

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