Senior Production Manager

North Coast Seafoods • New Bedford, MA

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About The Position

The Senior Production Manager at North Coast Seafoods is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the production and shipping operations at the New Bedford facility. This position focuses on leadership, operational efficiency, safety compliance, and maintaining high-quality standards in seafood processing. The ideal candidate will drive team development, implement effective systems, and foster a positive workplace culture while ensuring the integrity of the products delivered to customers.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a key leadership position in a manufacturing facility.
• 10+ years of experience with safety systems and enforcement of safety rules and policies or quality control.
• 7+ years of experience in food manufacturing; seafood or meat processing is a plus.
• BA in Business/Engineering/Finance/Management/Food Science/Operations preferred.
• HACCP (Seafood) Certified.
• OSHA 10 or 30 Certified.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects on time.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; able to navigate organizations to build relationships and garner support.
• Able to provide leadership and resolve employee problems, complaints, and grievances.
• Able to provide support and training to department managers to achieve goals.
• Manage an environment that drives performance while maintaining a safe workplace.
• Drive an environment of teamwork and open communication.
• Direct and coordinate quality, safety, manufacturing, maintenance, and distribution activities to meet and exceed internal and external customer/regulatory expectations.
• Strong background in seafood/meat/ready-to-eat production processes, quality standards, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop department managers and supervisors, focusing on leadership skills and fostering growth.
• Ensure the training and development of team members across departments.
• Provide regular coaching, feedback, and performance assessments to create a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee all production and shipping activities, including manufacturing, receiving, packing, and shipping.
• Drive production output while minimizing unnecessary costs and ensuring high-quality standards are met.
• Monitor daily operations, take corrective actions as needed, and ensure all production goals are achieved.
• Implement and maintain systems and processes to optimize productivity, track metrics, and achieve performance targets.
• Develop and execute capital plans related to production improvements, repairs, and expansion as needed.
• Work closely with Quality Control to ensure compliance with SQF, GMPs, HACCP, and other safety protocols.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and audits to maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Enforce safety systems and protocols, ensuring adherence to company and regulatory standards.
• Foster a team-oriented environment and open communication, addressing problems, complaints, or grievances professionally.
• Collaborate with HR to uphold a respectful, productive workplace and support workforce development initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree