Production Optimization Manager

Job Description

Job Description

True North Salmon, a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a dynamic and growing east coast family company, with Platinum Member status in the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program has an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the Company’s Production Team based out of our facility located in St. George, NB.

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, and South America. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly-skilled and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.

The Role

As a result of our robust growth, we are adding a Production Optimization Manager to our team of professionals. This is a Monday to Friday day shift position. Reporting to the VP of Processing, the successful candidate will:

• Provide coaching, guidance, leadership and direction for a enhanced operational/production staff.
• Daily Measure of KPI's.
• Recognize opportunities for improvement, cost reduction and increased productivity.
• Ability to create and implement internal improvement projects.
• Be able to exercise the necessary authority to assure policies and procedures are followed and time frames are met.
• Have excellent people management and communication skills to foster effective staff and organizational relationships.
• Possess a high attention to detail and quality, time management and organizational skills, and the ability to meet cost and schedule requirements.
• Will be required to work some weekends, and be on call.

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The ideal candidate will have experience in a deadline driven, fast paced environment and should possess a minimum of 3-5 years supervisory experience completed by above average computer skills. Experience and/or training in production will be considered asset.

Salary commensurate with experience which includes a competitive health and dental benefit package.

The Opportunity

The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to stretch, to work within the parameters of the role but stretch to your fullest potential. We are a team that counts performance, we reward contribution, and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of the fastest growing company in Atlantic Canada and knowing you are part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for learning, desire for growth, and energy for moving your career forward is what we offer.

The Why

Why Cooke? Simple - because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.