Director of Manufacturing Engineering – Seafood Processing Operations
Salary Range : $190,000+ (Salaried, Exempt)
Travel Requirement : 35–50%, including Alaska (sometimes on short notice)
Work Authorization : This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
Key Role Requirements
- 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience , including preventative maintenance, automation, and conveyance systems
- Hands-on experience supporting, maintaining, and optimizing Baader, Toyo, and / or Raiko processing equipment in high-volume seafood operations
- Proven ownership of major capital (CAPEX) projects , including ROI, gap analysis, risk assessment, and implementation
- Proven experience managing engineering teams across multiple locations
- Direct involvement in capital project planning, including ROI, gap analysis, and risk assessment
- Ability to travel extensively (35–50%) , including remote Alaska locations
- Experience supporting high-throughput food or seafood processing operations
- Willingness to work onsite in Anchorage when not traveling (remote work possible on Fridays)
Role Summary
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. This role manages three primary plants—Seattle, Tacoma (approximately 30 miles from Seattle), and Alaska locations as needed—and serves as the technical and operational leader for engineering performance, equipment reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.
Capital Projects Planning & Execution
Identifies capital project needs and prepares assessments on resource needs and capital requirementsCreates business cases to support projects that include ROI, gap analysis, and risk assessmentWorks closely with the Capital Projects team to develop implementation plansParticipates in cross-functional teams as a technical expert to support implementation of large-scale capital projectsEquipment Management
Develops and oversees the maintenance and preventative maintenance programsWorks with production teams to ensure maintenance schedules support production needsEstablishes, prepares, and maintains policies and procedures related to maintenance of equipmentDevelops, implements, and oversees key metrics that drive productivity, including but not limited to :Consistent fish sizingMachine yieldDown-time reductionEffective preventative maintenance spendingImproved automation (headcount reduction)Directs and oversees installation of new equipment and enhancements as neededTeam Management
Sets and communicates goals and objectives for Engineering teams to align with company strategic goalsDevelops and maintains a culture of continuous improvement through TWOW and other company initiativesWorks with HR to conduct needs analyses to review and right-size positions and structure in each locationCreates and oversees rotation plans for engineering team employeesOversees transfer and utilization of personnel across locations to maximize labor efficiencyAdditional Responsibilities
Acquires knowledge of Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures / work instructionsNotifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and safety trainingsTravels to Alaska as needed (35–50%), sometimes on short noticeRequired Qualifications
10+ years' experience in manufacturing engineering, including preventative maintenance, automation, and conveyance systemsPrior work experience directly managing a teamExperience successfully completing ROI, gap analysis, capital planning, and risk assessment for major capital projectsPreferred Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related fieldDirect experience in Alaska fisheriesWork Environment (Includes Travel / On-Call)
Ability to travel to various locations, including remote Alaska, typically 35–50%.When not traveling, this position is based onsite at the Anchorage office, with the possibility of remote work on Fridays.While performing duties in Alaska, the employee may be exposed to wet and / or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Physical Demands
Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and armsFrequently required to climb or balanceOccasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hearMust regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 poundsSpecific vision abilities required include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception