2026 Seasonal QA Manager - PEDERSON POINT (QAMGR-PPT)

JOB TITLE: Quality Assurance Manager – Pederson Point

LOCATION: Naknek, Alaska

JOB TYPE: Seasonal

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Quality Assurance Manager oversees all aspects of the quality assurance program at a seafood processing plant. Acts as the plant’s HACCP Team Coordinator, taking the lead role in directing the preparation and implementation of the site’s HACCP Plans. In cooperation with the site’s management, prepares and disseminates the plant’s operation manuals. Ensures plant operations adhere to the company’s and site’s operations manuals, and all regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and food safety standards mandated by the HACCP plan. This position reports to the Corporate QA Manager, with dotted line reporting to the Plant Manager.

This is a seasonal position from approximately mid May to early August.

**Only applicants who submit a resume will be considered for this job**

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs and manages all functions of the quality assurance program.
• As HACCP Team Coordinator, directs all activities of the site’s HACCP Team(s).
• Responsible for the site QMS program and quality benchmarks.
• Responsible for HACCP plan and BRC certification.
• Acts as plant liaison with internal managers and regulatory agencies on food safety and quality issues.
• Develop programs, standards, and procedures for quality control.
• Establish inspection, monitoring, sampling, and testing procedures.
• Supervise, coach, and develop plant personnel in food safety and quality procedures.
• Represent the company to suppliers, buyers, government inspectors, industry organizations and regulatory bodies.
• Lead plant and supplier inspections and compliance audits.
• Analyze QA data and report findings to senior management.
• Maintains accurate, compliant, and organized paper and electronic business records and files various internal and external reports.
• Keeps up to date with changing food safety and quality regulations and requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years of food industry experience (manufacturing/distribution); candidates with seafood experience will be given preference.
• Food processing/food science training.
• HAACP certification preferred.
• BRC certification experience preferred.
• “Hands-on” approach and “Can-do” attitude.
• Strong computer skills – spreadsheet proficiency and data management skills.
• Proven ability to manage employees, food safety and quality functions professionally and collaboratively.
• Working knowledge of good manufacturing practices and food safety regulations.
• Effective oral and written communications.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in a remote area of Alaska and work in a seafood processing plant for several months. This includes traveling and working in inclement weather and in a seafood production plant (inherent hazards include moving machinery, ammonia, wet floors, noise, forklift traffic, etc.).
• Ability to works long hours, seven days a week, during the production seasons.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

WAGES

In Alaska, employees are paid overtime after eight regular hours in a day, and after 40 regular hours in a week.

NPSI provides transportation from the nearest major airport to the work location and back if you complete the season.

Employees live on site in communal bunkhouses with shared facilities, rooms are assigned based on gender identity, bed linens are provided. The cookhouse prepares hearty and nutritious meals and snacks. The housekeeping staff cleans and sanitizes restrooms and common areas. Laundry is done for employees once a week.

With no onsite expenses, and hopefully a large fish run, this is often a great way to make money in a relatively short period of time. There are additional opportunities for pay such as referral bonuses.

We offer opportunities to grow: Both professionally and personally! We offer the possibility to move up within our company.

NPSI offers a generous employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, and you are eligible to participate on day one! We also offer affordable, traditional health insurance benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS

This work can be hard, monotonous, and boring. Most cell phones do not work in remote areas of Alaska. For Example: GCI cell phones are the most reliable in Naknek, while T-Mobile and Verizon occasionally work. Employees have access to pay phones at the plants. We provide free, limited access to a desktop computer to check email. We also have limited Wi-Fi connection.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Employer will provide round trip transportation to and from the plant from point of hire. Employer will also provide room and board and shipping of tools at no charge.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the Company’s policy to comply with all federal, state, and local laws forbidding unlawful discrimination. Company does not and will not permit discrimination (including harassment) in recruitment, hiring, or employment based on race, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, opposition to a discriminatory practice, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. It is our policy to provide legal and fair treatment to all regarding recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wages, hours, benefits, working conditions, training, and availability of advancement opportunities.

At-Will Employment

Company is an “at-will” employer, meaning that the employee or Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. No one at the Company is authorized to guarantee employment for a certain time period or otherwise alter the at-will nature of employment with us. The language that appears in this job posting is not intended to create and does not create, nor is it intended to constitute and does not constitute a contract between company and any employee. No manager, employee, or representative of the company, except the President or CEO, has the authority to enter into any contract guaranteeing employment for any specific term, and no such contract shall be deemed binding unless it is in writing and signed by the President or CEO.

Accommodation Requests

Company provides reasonable accommodation to applicants during the application process to ensure equal access to all available positions. To request accommodation, please call Human Resources.