Roe Room Supervisor

Industry: Facility Production

Company: Silver Bay Seafoods LLC

As the Roe Room Supervisor, you will be a vital member at one of our Alaskan processing facilities responsible for overseeing all aspects of the roe processing operation, ensuring optimal efficiency, quality, and safety. This position will oversee the operation of the Roe Room department while ensuring the staff follow GMP and safety policies to produce a high-quality, ready-to-eat frozen roe product. The supervisor is also responsible for training new employees, troubleshooting equipment issues, and implementing process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

Essential Functions/Qualifications

The responsibilities of the position include the following:

• Work closely with Production Manager and Roe Room Lead to ensure all equipment is set and running properly daily.
• Supervise a crew of 45-100 employees of their job duties within the department.
• Train employees in proper working ergonomics in addition to their assigned tasks and specific techniques.
• Responsibilities in the roe room include but are not limited to: brine making, grading roe, packing finished roe, running equipment, agitation timing, salinity testing, record keeping, as well as thorough sanitation.
• Monitor inventory levels of roe and packaging materials. Place orders for supplies as needed.
• Oversee the maintenance and cleaning of processing equipment.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or breakdowns promptly.
• Effectively communicate with team members, supervisors, and other departments.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Make timely decisions to address challenges and maintain productivity.
• Set an example for the department staff in work ethic, safety protocol and attitude.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure the facility and organization is fully supported and successful.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following functional and interpersonal competencies:

Functional

• Roe Processing Knowledge: Deep understanding of the roe processing process, including equipment operation, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Quality Control: Ability to ensure the quality of roe products, including color, texture, and taste.
• Equipment Operation: Proficiency in operating various equipment used in roe processing, such as knives, sieves, and packaging machines.
• Food Safety and Hygiene: Adherence to strict food safety and hygiene standards.
• Yield Management: Skill in maximizing yield and minimizing waste during the roe extraction process.
• Production Planning: Ability to plan and schedule production activities to meet deadlines and customer demands.

Interpersonal

• Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a team of workers.
• Communication: Effective communication skills to interact with team members, management, and customers.
• Problem-Solving: Skill in identifying and resolving issues related to production, quality, or safety.
• Decision-Making: Ability to make informed decisions quickly and effectively.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing work conditions and priorities.
• Customer Focus: Strong customer orientation and commitment to delivering high-quality roe products.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred but not required.
• 2 years’ experience in processing and packing frozen roe for Japanese/European/Domestic markets.
• Position may require driven machinery certifications such as a forklift which in turn requires a valid driver’s license.
• HACCP certification is a plus.

Work Environment and Schedule

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Position requires onsite presence at one of our Alaska processing facilities, and the ability to travel, including at times to remote locations.

Physical Demands

While performing the essential function and job duties associated with the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Mental Activities

The employee is frequently required to set an example by consistently modeling ambitious standards of honesty and integrity. Presentation and sharing of information should be handled directly, appropriately, and helpfully. Maintains a reputation for honesty, confidentiality, reliability, and fairness. Is willing to admit mistakes and does not misrepresent him/herself for personal gain. Performs work with energy and drive; values planning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.

Silver Bay Perks

Benefits and Perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Silver Bay and the state where you work.

• Health Insurance: Seasonal Employees and their families are eligible for health benefits that include medical, dental and vision benefits once the employee meets the required 1560 hours worked to become benefit eligible. Employees are also eligible to receive basic life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Available for employees and their families.
• Other Compensation: Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Silver Bay Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to humanresources@silverbayseafoods.com.