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Production System Supervisor

The Kingfish Company

Goes
Full-time
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

People Leadership
Coaching and Employee Development
Production Planning
Prioritization
Performance Management
KPI Monitoring
Operational Decision-Making
Problem-Solving
Continuous Improvement
Safety Compliance
Fish Welfare
Biosecurity
Quality Standards
Communication
Shift Handover
Cross-Department Collaboration

Job Description

About The Kingfish Company The Kingfish Company is a pioneer in sustainable land-based aquaculture and one of the world's leading producers of premium yellowtail kingfish. Our state-of-the-art recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) enables us to produce high-quality fish with minimal environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards of fish welfare, food safety and operational excellence. We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Production System Supervisor to lead one of our production teams and contribute to the continued growth and success of our operations. The Role As Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading the daily activities of an assigned production team, ensuring that production plans are executed safely, efficiently and in line with operational standards. You will play a key role in motivating, coaching and developing employees while maintaining a strong focus on safety, fish welfare, quality and performance. Success in this role requires a combination of people leadership, operational decision-making and the ability to drive consistent execution through your team. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and develop an assigned production team Translate production plans into clear daily priorities and work schedules Monitor team performance and production KPIs, identifying and addressing deviations Ensure compliance with safety, fish welfare, biosecurity and quality standards Coordinate onboarding, training and competency development of team members Make timely operational decisions and escalate risks when necessary Facilitate effective communication, shift handovers and collaboration across departments Support continuous improvement initiatives and encourage new ideas from the team What We Bring Experience & Qualifications Relevant vocational, technical or higher professional education, or equivalent leadership experience within a production environment Proven experience leading teams in an operational, manufacturing, food production, aquaculture or similar environment Demonstrated ability to coach employees, manage performance and achieve results through others Strong understanding of operational processes and production performance management Knowledge of safety procedures and quality standards within a production setting Willingness to work according to operational and production leadership schedules. Skills & Competencies Strong people leadership and coaching capabilities Excellent planning and prioritization skills Effective communication and feedback skills Sound operational judgement and decision-making ability Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement Ability to collaborate effectively across different teams and function What We Offer An opportunity to work for a leading and innovative company in sustainable aquaculture A dynamic and international working environment The chance to make a direct impact on operational performance and team development Competitive employment conditions and development opportunities A workplace where our values guide everything we do: Passion, Curiosity, Straightforward and Together Interested? Are you a people-oriented leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development? Would you like to contribute to the future of sustainable seafood production? We would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of The Kingfish Company We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Core Responsibilities

Lead and develop an assigned production team, translating production plans into daily priorities and ensuring safe, efficient execution. Monitor performance and compliance, coordinate training and communication, make operational decisions, and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

Relevant vocational, technical, or higher professional education—or equivalent leadership experience—is sought, along with proven team leadership in production, manufacturing, food production, aquaculture, or a similar setting. Candidates should be able to coach employees, manage performance, understand production processes and KPIs, and apply safety and quality standards.

Benefits

  • Competitive Employment Conditions
  • Development Opportunities

About The Kingfish Company

Industry: Food and Beverage Services

Company size: 51-200 employees

The Kingfish Company [Euronext:KING] sets a new standard of uncompromising quality and sustainability in technology driven aquaculture. Fully operational with its first product- The Kingfish Company Yellowtail- land raised in the Netherlands without antibiotics or vaccines, and operating on 100% renewable electricity. Packed and processed fresh or sashimi grade frozen on day of harvest, and delivered across Europe and the US in 24-48 hours. The only Yellowtail [Hiramasa/Kingfish] certified by BAP and official "Green Choice"​ of the Good Fish Foundation. Winner of the 2018 Horecava Innovation Award. Preferred Product Partner of the Jeunes Restaurateurs. Winner of the 2019 Seafood Global Excellence Award as best HORECA product at the Brussels Seafood Expo. With an optimally located site on the shores of the Oosterschelde marine nature reserve in the Netherlands servicing the EU market daily, full cycle hatchery, an on site R&D facility, and an advanced grow-out system- and a 2nd site in development in Jonesport Maine for the US market- The Kingfish Company is a first mover operating at the cutting edge of land based high value marine aquaculture in the EU and the US. Listed on Euronext Oslo under stock ticker KING

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