Production Planning Manager Belfast, ME, USA due on 08/11/2025

PARETO SECURITIES AS; Belfast (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in seafood production is seeking a Production Planning Manager to coordinate product flow and develop efficient production schedules. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management and experience with ERP systems. This role emphasizes communication and teamwork to optimize daily operations.

Benefits

Competitive starting wage

Paid vacations and personal days

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook at an intermediate level or higher.
• Experienced with ERP systems and managing dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly planning from raw materials to finished goods.
• Create and maintain accurate production schedules.
• Monitor production flow and adjust schedules as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or business-related field

Job description

Founded in 1978, Ducktrap River of Maine is a renowned smokehouse located on the coast of Maine, dedicated to producing premium quality smoked seafood. We pride ourselves on creating some of the finest smoked seafood in the world while fostering a strong family atmosphere where every employee is valued and respected for their contributions.

Ducktrap offers a competitive starting wage and an excellent benefits package, including paid vacations, personal days, holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan with an employer match of up to 6%.

The Production Planning Manager is responsible for coordinating product flow across departments by developing and maintaining efficient production schedules that align with customer demand. This role requires strong awareness of key performance indicators (KPIs) and close collaboration with the management team to ensure daily operations are optimized for productivity, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery.

The Production Planning Manager is responsible for coordinating product flow across departments by developing and maintaining efficient production schedules that align with customer demand. This role requires strong awareness of key performance indicators (KPIs) and close collaboration with the management team to ensure daily operations are optimized for productivity, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly planning from raw materials to finished goods.
• Create and maintain accurate weekly and monthly production schedules.
• Communicate regularly with all departments to understand how the production plan impacts their operations.
• Manage finished goods inventory and ensure daily production schedules align with demand.
• Understand key planning details, including raw material size and species, finished product specifications, and production department standards.
• Monitor production flow and adjust schedules as needed to manage fluctuations in demand and capacity.
• Verify the accuracy of daily shift reports and ensure finished goods output aligns with raw material input (yield).
• Uphold the Mowi Code of Conduct, vision, and values.
• Demonstrate flexibility in work assignments and hours.
• Maintain strong attention to detail with solid organizational, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Use common sense to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Practice active listening and accept constructive feedback.

Qualification and Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel at an intermediate level or higher.
• Experienced with ERP systems, including running reports and managing dashboards.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Standing and walkingon textured concrete floors for at least eight hours.
• Using arms, hands, and fingersto handle, feel, and reach products, including frequent pinch gripping.
• Moderate noise levelin the work environment.
• Proper use of PPE(Personal Protective Equipment) to prevent injury.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree and/or experience in supply chain management or business-related field.

**All requirements and skills are considered to be essential, unless otherwise indicated**

**Ducktrap River of Maine is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

The above job description is not an all-encompassing list of duties and responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

Mowi-Ducktrap is a Drugfree Workplace.

Mowi is the world’s leading seafood company and the largest producer of Atlantic salmon. As the first global seafood company with an end-to-end supply chain, Mowi brings supreme quality salmon and other seafood products to consumers around the world. Mowi is also ranked the most sustainable animal protein producer in the world by Coller FAIRR. With headquarters in Bergen, Norway, Mowi employs 11,600 people in 26 countries worldwide, and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of EUR 9 billion and total assets of EUR 8.2 billion.