Plant Operations Manager - Seafood Processing & Safety

Cooke Aquaculture Inc.; Machiasport (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooke Aquaculture Inc. is seeking a capable operations manager at our Maine plant to oversee daily production, safety, quality and shipping, ensuring KPI targets are met.

You will lead engineering/production staff, develop processes, and build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong teamwork.

Join a full-time, year-round role offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities to advance in a global seafood company.

Qualifications

• Proven managerial experience in engineering or food processing.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality and productivity.
• Ability to create accountability and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations related to production, policies and procedures.
• Monitor and focus on KPI performance and continuous improvement.
• Develop processes to maximize safety, quality and productivity.
• Plan, organize and direct day-to-day operations to meet customer expectations.
• Responsible for product output, quality and on-time shipping.
• Implement strategies and provide clear direction to staff.
• Build trust, recruit, manage and develop staff.
• Collect and analyze data to identify areas for improvement.
• Commit to health and safety initiatives.

Skills

People leadership

Operations management

Process improvement

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Data analysis

Team building

Education

Engineering or Food Processing degree

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Cooke Aquaculture Inc. is seeking a capable operations manager at our Maine plant to oversee daily production, safety, quality and shipping, ensuring KPI targets are met.

You will lead engineering/production staff, develop processes, and build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong teamwork.

Join a full-time, year-round role offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities to advance in a global seafood company.