Factory Foreman - Onboard Fishing Vessel in Unalaska AK

Job Description:

• Responsible for the overall safe and efficient operation of the factory onboard vessel.
• Determines the number and type of personnel for each trip and shift, works with HR to manage effective and efficient rotations of factory crew.
• Observes the status of the catch being made and after conferring with other ship personnel determines daily production plans that are consistent with company and vessel production plan.
• Inspects the production at different stages and resolves technical, quality and/or personnel problems.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining quality control and production records.
• Ensures that all factory personnel have been properly trained regarding safety, quality, and operation of equipment in the factory.
• Ensures compliance with applicable sections of the Safety Management System. Is knowledgeable and conversant on applicable policies and procedures contained in the SMS.
• Conducts weekly safety inspections in conjunction with vessel Captain, Chief and Mates, and works effectively with vessel leadership team to establish, maintain and promote SMS procedures, policies and system implementation.
• Ensures that factory personnel have available necessary supplies, protective equipment and clothing to perform their job duties.
• Performs other duties including record keeping and factory crew management in accordance with company policies and regulations.
• Responsible for understanding and enforcing all company policies regarding factory crew
• Conducts job observations on assigned crewmembers to ensure standardized training requirements are met; provides recommendations and feedback on performance.
• Conducts Processors evaluations of job performance and provides disciplinary actions as necessary, with assistance from Assistant Foremen and Leads.
• Tracks inventory and orders all factory consumables.
• Plans, prepares and participates in all maintenance and upgrades to factory equipment.
• Manages and schedules crew to work during shipyard on factory projects.
• Reports all deficiencies/abnormalities in factory equipment to engineering staff in a timely manner.
• Attends customer visits and meetings as requested.

Training Required:

• HACCP
• Drill Instructor
• HAZWOPR-3 day, annual 1 day OSHA LOT+ Autorized
• First Aid/CPR
• Forklift
• Rigger/Signalman
• Cold Water Survival

North Star Fishing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.