Net Production Supervisor

GMG Fish Services Ltd., 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 immediate openings for Net Production Supervisor based out of St. George, New Brunswick.

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 Net Production Supervisor to our team of professionals. The Net Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing floor staff engaged in the repair, alteration, and construction of aquaculture nets, tarps, and grid components. This role ensures adherence to quality standards, efficient workflow, and compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Reporting to the Senior Production Manager.

Responsibilities:

Main Functions

• Supervise production activities including QC of new nets, sewing, repair, splicing, hanging, and other related services.
• Create, print, and distribute work orders from the Asset Management database, ensuring accurate completion of status updates, material and supply usage, hours worked, repair results, measurements, and comments.
• Participate in training programs and identify opportunities to improve workforce capabilities to meet production standards.
• Monitor and enforce SOP compliance for repair, new construction, sewing and splicing, QC of new nets, weighing, tagging, wrapping, measuring, cleaning, and general housekeeping.

Daily Duties

• Provide guidance to QA staff to meet repair targets and monitor KPIs.
• Set duties and expectations for QA staff during off shifts, including staging nets, preparing work orders, and ensuring materials are available.
• Assign staff to production areas in pairs.
• Verify real-time data entry into productivity reports.
• Audit daily production reports for accuracy and address variances.
• Ensure proper shift hand-offs and maintain attendance records.
• Record work logs on company payroll platform.

Weekly Duties

• Coordinate with Production Preparation Coordinator and yard/inventory staff to ensure correct nets and materials are available.
• Manage and monitor the volunteer program.

Other Duties

• Orient and train new employees to GMG standards and SOPs.
• Assist in creating and updating SOPs for new or existing processes.
• Conduct performance evaluations: new hires, annual evaluations for floor staff, assist with QA evaluations.
• Perform seasonal net observations for repair standards and resource planning.
• Collaborate with Production Manager and HR on employee compliance issues.
• Promote health and safety in the workplace.
• Attend scheduled training and production meetings.
• Ensure compliance with site-specific WHMIS training.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

Working Conditions:

• Varied working environments (indoor/outdoor).
• Shift rotations: 12-hour shifts (3 on/2 off, 2 on/3 off) or Monday–Friday (8:00–4:30), subject to staffing needs.
• Occasional heavy lifting or pulling.
• Additional hours as required.

Employee Requirements:

• Knowledge of aquaculture net repair and production processes.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Strong training, organizational, and judgment skills.
• Attention to detail and initiative.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.

The Opportunity

The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to work within the parameters of the role but to reach your fullest potential. We are a team that is driven to succeed. We count performance, we reward contribution, and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of a growing, global leader in seafood 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.

*As per company policy, a criminal background check is required.

NOTE: The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing eligible applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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

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