Processing Room Lead

Processing Room Lead

The Processing Lead is responsible for effectively and efficiently carrying out all the tasks and duties of the Processing Room as well as assisting the Processing Room Manager with their responsibilities when they are out. More importantly they are responsible for ensuring that all orders are prepared/processed according to company and customer specifications effectively and efficiently; training new processing personnel in their daily functions and procedures;

assist when and where necessary throughout the processing room to ensure products get to staging in an efficient and timely manner; ensure that other Processing personnel receive any special or additional information for the customer from management and assist in routine inspections. The Processing Lead may assist other warehouse personnel in their daily activities and must perform all other duties as assigned on an as needed basis.

The Processing Lead reports to the Processing Room Manager and checks in with the Processing Room Manager daily.

• Responsible for the effectiveness and efficiency of the operations of the Processing Room under their control.
• Plans, directs, and supervises the daily activities of the Processing Room as needed and directed.
• Communicates all product‑related quality issues, shortages, downgrades, and other situations that may impact the customer or another department in a timely manner.
• Learns the use of specialized processing equipment: portioning machines, scalers, pin boning, etc.
• Assists with general labor tasks to support the processing team and meet production goals.
• Checks quality of all products before they leave the cutting room.
• Ensures HACCP and BRC procedures are followed.
• Reports any product or quality concerns immediately to the supervisor or manager.
• Assists the Processing Manager in working with the Purchasing department to maintain open communication about the products received.
• Maintains good working relationships with all departments.
• Assists in preparing various reports on the department’s efficiency relative to yield and volume.
• Completes all daily paperwork.
• Cycles yields on all products.
• Reviews overall efficiency.
• Is flexible and open to cross‑training in different areas as needed.
• Assists in training and operation meetings as needed.
• Maintains cleaning schedules for the processing room along with appropriate documentation.
• Follows all company safety, sanitation, and food‑handling procedures.
• Follows directives and performs efficiently under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Reviews and understands all SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Completes all required training.
• Handles other duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager.

• High School Diploma
• Five or more years of progressively responsible, related experience in a position of comparable scope and size to the Company.
• Prior experience in the wholesale trade industry preferred.
• Knowledge of seafood HACCP and BRC.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
• Ability to learn Sea Soft and/or other software packages.
• Excellent problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read and write in English. Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
• Basic arithmetic ability needed to count and take inventory.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to transfer attention from one task to another frequently without affecting performance.
• Active listening skills are required.
• Displays judgment and tact.
• Ability to work in a cold and fast‑paced environment.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work flexible schedules as required.
• Ability to work on one's own with minimal supervision.
• Positive attitude.

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short‑term & Long‑term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan
• Other employee perks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with…