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Trident Seafoods · 7 hours ago

DIRECTOR, MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. The Director of Manufacturing Engineering has oversight of the teams that maintain processing equipment in Alaska Shoreplants and Vessels including Baader machines, electrical systems, and conveyance systems.

Food and Beverage

No H1B

Responsibilities

Identifies capital project needs and prepares assessments on resource needs and capital requirements

Creates business cases to support projects that include ROI, gap analysis and risk assessment

Works closely with Capital Projects team to develop implementation plans

Participates in cross-functional teams as a technical expert to support implementation of large-scale capital projects

Develops and oversees the maintenance and preventative maintenance programs

Works with production teams to ensure maintenance schedules support production needs

Establishes, prepares, and maintains policies and procedures related to maintenance of equipment

Develops, implements, and oversees key metrics that drive productivity including but not limited to: Consistent fish sizing, Machine yield, Down-time reduction, Effective preventative maintenance spending, Improved automation (headcount reduction), Directs and oversees installation of new equipment and enhancements as needed

Sets and communicates goals and objectives for Engineering teams to align with company strategic goals

Develops and maintains a culture of continuous improvement through TWOW and other company initiatives

Works with HR team to conduct needs analyses in order to review and right size positions and structure needed in each location

Creates and oversees rotation plan for engineering team employees

Oversees transfer and utilization of personnel across locations as needed to maximize labor efficiency

Acquires knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions

Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings

Travel to Alaska as needed (25-45%) and sometimes on short notice

Qualification

Manufacturing engineeringPreventative maintenanceCapital project managementAutomationTeam managementRisk assessmentROI analysisGap analysisAlaska fisheries experienceContinuous improvement