Production Supervisor PM Shift

About Mowi

Mowi is the world's leading producer of sustainably farm-raised Atlantic salmon, dedicated to delivering premium seafood with a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and environmental responsibility. As a fully integrated global company, Mowi operates across the entire value chain, from feed production and farming to processing and distribution, ensuring full traceability and consistently high standards.

Headquartered in Bergen, Norway, Mowi employs approximately 12,500 people across 26 countries and is publicly listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The company is widely recognized as a global leader in sustainability and has been ranked among the most sustainable animal protein producers by the Coller FAIRR Index.

In the U.S., Mowi's operations include Ducktrap River of Maine in Belfast, ME, a flagship smoked seafood facility known for combining traditional smoking techniques with modern production practices. Ducktrap plays a key role in delivering high-quality, value-added products while supporting operational excellence and the local Maine community.

Learn more about the Mowi Company at

https://mowi.com/

Learn more about MOWI Brand its full range of products at

https://mowisalmon.us/products/

The

Production Supervisor

will be responsible for overseeing the production of salmon products, ensuring quality and efficiency throughout the process. This role involves directly supervising a team of hourly employees, providing guidance and support to operate production equipment safely and effectively and meet production goals. The supervisor will carry out their responsibilities in alignment with company policies, OSHA regulations, and all applicable laws, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.
Evening Shift

(2 vacancies)
Responsibilities

Ensure that production equipment and workspaces are systematically organized, well maintained, and kept in clean condition.
Supervise all phases of the production process, including thawing, brining, smoking, cooling, and cutting.
Ensure operations adhere to safety, food safety, and certification standards.
Guarantee the prompt and accurate fulfillment of production schedules.
Oversee the inventory of raw materials, work-in-progress items, and finished products, ensuring proper identification and traceability.
Maintain and periodically review production and quality documentation.
Confirm that employees in the area receive adequate training and possess a thorough understanding of their job.
Ensure that employees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety protocols and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Implement employee coaching and progressive disciplinary measures when necessary.
Oversee daily operations to ensure compliance with product specifications, quality standards, material yields, and labor productivity.
Direct and coordinate activities both within and outside the smoked salmon processing area, working with teams that communicate in both Spanish and English.
Collaborate with other supervisors to synchronize operational activities across departments to achieve production and shipping objectives.
Foster a positive work environment and clear communication flow for employees. Address issues as they arise.
Qualifications and Skills

Minimum of 3 years' experience in similar roles and industry (food production).
Detailed knowledge and experience with supervision of day-to-day activities in a production/processing department.
Direct experience with working with a HACCP program and enforcing GMP practices.
Demonstrated ability to accurately understand, follow and teach detailed instructions and procedures.
Willing and able to

Spend 100% of work time on the plant floor in a wet and cool environment at approx. 40 degree F temperature.
Spend 100% of day in appropriate PPE (boots, smock, gloves, hair nets).
Work in an environment with the presence of wood smoke.
Work on some weekends (rotation).
Intermediate experience with Excel, databases, email, ERP system.
Strong English communication skills, spoken and written, and listening skills.
Bilingual English-Spanish strongly preferred.
Able to directly supervise up to 15 employees.
Ability to travel.
Education

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or related field preferred.

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

**Mowi 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.

Duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

Mowi is a Drugfree Workplace.

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