Production Lead Hand

Job Description

Job DescriptionTrue North Salmon, a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a dynamic and growing east coast family company, with Platinum Member status in Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program, is offering a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the Company’s team as a Production Lead Hand located in St. George, New Brunswick.

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, and South America. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.

The Role

The Production Lead Hand will guide and support a team of production employees across various departments on the production floor. This role combines hands-on technical capability with strong leadership to ensure efficient, safe, and high‑quality operations. You will assist with daily task coordination, provide direction to staff, and step in to perform production duties whenever needed. This role reports to the Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all job tasks carried out by workers across multiple production areas.
• Fill in and assist when departments are short staffed or when covering for absent employees.
• Support task assignments and daily scheduling to maintain efficient workflow.
• Provide clear direction and guidance to production employees.
• Oversee machinery setups and adjust machine controls as required.
• Complete the job demands of all labourer positions on the production floor.

Qualifications:

• Strong technical knowledge of facility operations, processes, and procedures.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, guide, and motivate a team.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and product quality.
• Excellent problem solving skills and adaptability in a fast paced environment.

Working Conditions:

• Fast paced production environment.
• Requires standing for long periods and performing physical tasks.
• Must be able to work in different production areas as needed.

Cooke offers full-time year round employment, competitive rates and a competitive benefits package which includes health and dental as well as a company matched pension.

The Opportunity

The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to work within the parameters of the role but to reach your fullest potential. We are a team that is driven to succeed. We count performance, we reward contribution, and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of a growing, global leader in seafood and knowing you are part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for learning, desire for growth and energy for moving your career forward is what we offer.

The Why

Why Cooke? Simple – we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.

NOTE: The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing eligible applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.