2-Shift Seafood Processing Room Manager

J-J-Mcdonnell-; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) plan

Other perks

Job summary

J.J. McDonnell in Elkridge, MD is seeking a Processing Room Department Manager to lead two shifts in seafood processing, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency. You will supervise 60–75 staff, implement SOPs, manage yield data, and drive continuous improvement across operations in a HACCP/FDA-regulated environment.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years in seafood processing, strong leadership, ERP experience (SeaSoft), and excellent communication in English. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience in seafood processing or related manufacturing.
• Documented management and leadership training a plus.
• Strong seafood knowledge, including storage and handling.
• Experience with SeaSoft or similar ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills (English required; Spanish a plus).
• 5–7 years of leadership experience in a production environment.
• Experience with processing equipment (scalers, skinners, filleting, portioning, packaging machines).
• Six Sigma Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production, labor management, and KPI performance across all processing shifts.
• Forecast production needs using sales and historical data to align staffing and production goals.
• Analyze and manage yield performance; create and manage cost-to-build guides and yield databases.
• Drive improvements in labor efficiency, process flow, and equipment utilization.
• Develop, implement, and monitor SOPs to ensure safety, quality, and consistency.
• Partner with cross-functional departments to align priorities and resolve issues.
• Lead hiring efforts, performance evaluations, training programs, and daily team huddles.

Skills

Seafood knowledge

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Spanish language

SeaSoft ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

SeaSoft ERP

Job description

J.J. McDonnell in Elkridge, MD is seeking a Processing Room Department Manager to lead two shifts in seafood processing, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency. You will supervise 60–75 staff, implement SOPs, manage yield data, and drive continuous improvement across operations in a HACCP/FDA-regulated environment.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years in seafood processing, strong leadership, ERP experience (SeaSoft), and excellent communication in English. Bachelor's degree preferred.