Production Lead, Seafood Processing & Safety

Trident Seafoods Corporation; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Seafoods Corporation is seeking a Production Lead in Washington state to coordinate and monitor activities on the production line, emphasizing training, quality, productivity, and safety. You will guide workers, oversee equipment use, and ensure proper workflow.

The role requires basic reading and math skills, plus proficiency with common office software. Strong teamwork and the stamina to work in a loud, cold environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversees section of production line pertaining to training, quality, workmanship, productivity, recovery, sanitation, safety and employee practices.
• Ensures proper use of protective gear, safe operation of machinery, and safe use of chemical cleaning agents.
• Reports continuing performance and attendance issues to supervisor.
• Receives and answers questions from workers pertaining to production processes or equipment operation.
• Monitors and expedites flow of materials within production area and makes adjustments when necessary.
• Notifies maintenance workers of equipment malfunctions.
• Tends or operates machines or equipment on production line to substitute for absentee workers.
• Maintains product workflow records.
• Assures compliance with all safety and production practices.
• Trains workers in equipment operation and in processing and safety procedures.
• Communicates with Supervisors, and other Lead personnel any problems or concerns.
• Performs activities of workers supervised.

Skills

Read and comprehend simple instr.

Write simple correspondence

Basic math and measurement

Teamwork and communication

Education

One year certificate college/technical school

Tools

Email

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Presentation software

Job description

Trident Seafoods Corporation is seeking a Production Lead in Washington state to coordinate and monitor activities on the production line, emphasizing training, quality, productivity, and safety. You will guide workers, oversee equipment use, and ensure proper workflow.

The role requires basic reading and math skills, plus proficiency with common office software. Strong teamwork and the stamina to work in a loud, cold environment are essential.