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The Production Manager oversees operations at the Mowi Arlington facility, reporting to the Director of Factory Operations. This hands-on role is based primarily on the production floor of a refrigerated seafood plant, with an estimated 80% floor time and 20% office time. The position involves working some 2nd shifts, Saturdays, and holidays. The manager leads a team of 2 senior supervisors, 10-12 supervisors, and 150-200 hourly staff, providing direction, training, and coaching. Key responsibilities include planning and managing schedules, processes, inventory, and ensuring company goals for safety, food safety, quality, OTIF, and efficiency are met. The role drives continuous improvement, working with data to address issues and meet productivity and material yield targets.
Job Responsibility:
Actively supports all safety programs and training in collaboration with the Safety Coordinator
Ensures compliance with food safety procedures and GMPs, including traceability, allergen control, labeling, and audit readiness
Maintains production areas in audit-ready condition and conducts tours for visitors and auditors
Oversees proper inventory rotation and prevents losses due to errors or mis-rotation
Drives exceptional product quality and presentation standards
Manages hour-by-hour production schedules and OTIF (On Time In Full) performance, communicating potential delays proactively
Contributes to EBIT goals through effective planning, execution, and cost control, following Senior Management directives
Leads yield improvement initiatives such as portion control, spill-point elimination, and giveaway reduction
uses data to communicate yield-impacting issues
Increases labor productivity through scheduling, cross-training, rotation, overtime control, and automation
Ensures all employees are properly trained
Supports OEE, ERP, and other operational and IT systems
Prepares and presents monthly performance reports in management meetings
Supports sustainability goals by reducing water and energy use and ensuring proper waste management
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of progressive production management experience in the food or perishables industry
Demonstrates excellent reliability, dependability, and attendance
consistently punctual and present
Able to work on feet in a cold, wet environment for 8+ hours per day
Willing to spend time on 2nd shift weekly, work Saturdays and holidays as needed, and respond to critical off-hour communications
Upholds strong ethics, transparency, and the company’s code of conduct
Works effectively within a multi-layered management structure and handles cross-functional projects
Demonstrates strong listening and communication skills to foster teamwork, retention, and conflict resolution
Possesses strong analytical skills with the ability to use partial or imperfect data from various systems to identify, prioritize, and solve problems
Applies proficient math skills (algebra, geometry, statistics) to calculate costs, yields, portioning, productivity, and capacity
Works with a strong sense of urgency and focus on efficiency
Able to both give and receive constructive feedback effectively
Systems proficiency: intermediate Excel, basic Power BI, and intermediate ERP and master data management
Basic knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP, GMP, and SQF required
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Science, Math, Engineering or related field required
Nice to have:
Prior fresh seafood experience preferred but not required