Production Lead

Pacific Seafood

Salary undisclosed

SacramentoFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary:

A Production Lead at Pacific Seafood is a key role on our Production team supporting efforts to oversee smooth, efficient, and correct performance of team member duties. This position involves developing team member schedules, planning duties, and ensuring product quality and is ideal for someone who is highly organized, meticulous, and a good communicator.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management:
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate team member duties.
- Provide team member training.
- Ensure production deadlines and requirements are met.
Quality and Supply Chain Management:
- Monitor team member performance.
- Grade, size, and maintain product specifications.
- Regularly verify product quality.
- Assist with inventory tracking (APC).
Administrative Record Keeping:
- Keep records of production.
- Price and purchase factory supplies (If applicable).
- Maintain legible and accurate records or logs as required.
Health and Safety:
- Carry out and check HACCP and SSOP requirements.
- Ensure hygiene and safety procedures are followed.
- Conduct regular safety inspections of the production area.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required:

High School Diploma or GED
One year of related experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Specific vision abilities, including close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Preferred:

Forklift certification
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Basic PC knowledge

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member:

Must be available to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Must be able to watch and react to changing situations, to ensure safety.
Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
Ability to use hands and fingers to carefully complete tasks and skillful actions, making sure to pay close attention to details and accuracy.
Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
Capable of working and communicating in loud environments, while focusing on tasks.
Capable of training in using specialized tools and equipment pertinent to operations.
Capable of solving simple math equations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working Conditions

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to:

Traditional warehouse and distribution facility environment
Large, specialized equipment
Large moving equipment
High noise level
Exposure to cold/freezing temperatures
Exposure to hazardous material
Wet environment
Safety equipment (hair nets, gloves, smock, etc.)
Well-illuminated environment
Scents related to the production facility

Benefits

Total Compensation

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability.
Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time
Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
Product purchase program

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Total Compensation At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to: Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability. Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members Product purchase program Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About this role

Pacific Seafood's Production Lead role in Sacramento centers on managing daily production operations and maintaining quality standards in a fast-paced seafood processing environment. You would oversee team scheduling and training, monitor product specifications and quality compliance, track inventory, and ensure adherence to food safety protocols including HACCP and SSOP requirements. The position demands strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear communication—you'll be coordinating multiple moving parts while keeping safety and productivity in focus.

The job requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of related production or operations experience. You'll need specific vision abilities for close work, the physical capacity to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds, and comfort working in a cold, wet warehouse environment with specialized equipment and high noise levels. Forklift certification and bilingual English-Spanish skills are valued but not required. Variable shifts including weekends and holidays are part of the role.

Pacific Seafood offers a solid benefits package for full-time employees: health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability), a 401(k) with profit sharing, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, and a product purchase program. The salary is $22 per hour.

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Typical pay for this role

$80,000

Typical range: $60,000 to $140,000

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