Assistant FSQA Manager, Akutan Shoreplant

Trident Seafoods Corporation; Akutan (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Seafoods Corporation in Alaska seeks an Assistant FSQA Manager to lead the QA team, oversee HACCP monitoring, and ensure production meets safety and quality standards.

You will develop inspection methods, analyze issues, maintain records, and coordinate with production to prevent defects. This role requires knowledge of HACCP and strong communication; Alaska residency preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a quality assurance field or supervisory seafood industry experience.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and audit procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develops/adapts inspection equipment to meet quality standards.
• Analyzes facts to determine action within standard practices.
• Maintains inspection reports and records.
• Investigates causes of faulty work and advises production on corrective actions.
• Oversees QA activities to meet CCP limits and quality goals.
• Plans and assigns QA team work with QA Manager.
• Responds to complex customer inquiries with standardized information.

Skills

QA

Supervision

HACCP

Auditing

Data analysis

Inspection tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HACCP Certification

Inspection instruments

Job description

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 FSQA Manager is responsible for directing and supervising a group of employees involved in the quality control program designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards.

Essential functions (responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs)

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

• Develops and/or adapt inspection equipment to meet quality control standards, make suggestions about procedures, standards, and equipment to facilitate work and maintain product quality.
• Analyzes facts or circumstances surrounding individual problems to determine what action should be taken within the limits of standard practices.
• Responsible for compilation and maintenance of inspection reports and records.
• Investigate and determine cause of faulty work and consult and advise production supervisors as to corrective measures.
• Keeps manager abreast of significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.
• Effectively recommend as to hiring, promotions, wage adjustments and terminations
• Responsible for ongoing verification of Specification/Work Order agreement to ensure proper execution of the daily production schedule
• Provide ongoing oversight of all HACCP monitoring and verification activities to ensure CCP Critical Limits are achieved
• Plans and assigns work of QA team in coordination with the QA Manager.
• Respond to complex customer inquiries with accurate, legally defensible, and standardized information.

Employees working in Alaska are advised to have medical insurance coverage which is valid in the State of Alaska.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. More information can be found athttps://www.tridentseafoods.com/benefits.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications (education, years of experience, KSAs)

• 3+ in a Quality Assurance Field orsupervisory experience in the seafood industry.
• Knowledge of HACCP regulations, Food Safety, and Audit procedures required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• HACCP certification
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Strong understanding and knowledge of inspection and Quality Control methods, techniques, and equipment
• Ability to use of a wide variety of measuring instruments and complicated drawings.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time at a desk. Frequently required to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee will occasionally stand, walk, and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near vision for frequent use of a computer.

Work authorizations:

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Additional Information

Stay connected with Trident Seafoods online atwww.tridentseafoods.comand follow us onFacebook,X,Instagram,Pinterest,YouTubeorLinkedInTrident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.