Junior Processing Supervisor

About Mowi

Mowi is the world’s leading producer of sustainably farm-raised Atlantic salmon, dedicated to delivering premium seafood with a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and environmental responsibility. As a fully integrated global company, Mowi operates across the entire value chain, from feed production and farming to processing and distribution, ensuring full traceability and consistently high standards.

Headquartered in Bergen, Norway, Mowi employs approximately 12,500 people across 26 countries and is publicly listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The company is widely recognized as a global leader in sustainability and has been ranked among the most sustainable animal protein producers by the Coller FAIRR Index.

In the U.S., Mowi’s operations include Ducktrap River of Maine in Belfast, ME, a flagship smoked seafood facility known for combining traditional smoking techniques with modern production practices. Ducktrap plays a key role in delivering high-quality, value-added products while supporting operational excellence and the local Maine community.

Learn more about the Mowi Company at https://mowi.com/

Learn more about MOWI Brand its full range of products at https://mowisalmon.us/products/

Summary

The Junior Processing Supervisor oversees daily production line operations and directly supervises a team of hourly employees. This role is responsible for carrying out supervisory duties in accordance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws. The Jr. Processing Supervisor is expected to demonstrate strong leadership skills that support employee engagement, accountability, and team performance, while assisting employees in achieving operational goals related to quality, efficiency, workplace safety, and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate employees activities on the production floor.
• Responsible for a specific line with emphasis on PBO and/or Skin Pack, as needed.
• Create Work Orders/Manufacturing Orders in ERP System.
• Ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner.
• 80%-90% of the time will be spent on the production floor, verifying all processes are in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure production team abide by GMP’s, safety, sanitation and other regulations.
• Develop a positive work environment withtin the team and resolve issues as they arise.
• Communicate with the organization regarding challenges- affecting the team and daily targets.
• Collaborate with the production team to facilitate the coordination of operational activities, across multiple departments.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Must be able to supervise up to 25 employees.
• Must be able to work in a wet and cool environment.
• Strong communication skills necessary.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Seafood knowledge a plus.
• Familiar with HACCP and GMP practices.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Bilingual: Spanish strongly preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma (required).
• Bachelor Degree preferred; a combination of education and/or experience in lieu of degree.

**All requirements and skills are considered to be essential, unless otherwise indicated**

**Mowi is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

The above job description is not an all-encompassing list of duties and responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

Duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

Mowi is a Drugfree Workplace.