Trident Maritime Systems ยท 2 weeks ago
Operation Excellence Manager
Trident Maritime Systems is a global leader in providing innovative solutions for maritime and defense industries. The Operational Excellence Manager will lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency using methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma.
Responsibilities
Implement and manage continuous improvement projects and strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and eliminate waste in manufacturing operations
Evaluate existing processes, identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks, and use data to develop and implement improvements
Apply principles and tools from Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (e.g., 5S, VSM, Kaizen, DMAIC) to solve problems and streamline processes
Define, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of improvement initiatives. Generate reports to communicate progress to management
Plan and manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they stay on schedule and within budget
Implement change management techniques to ensure successful adoption of new processes
Train and coach employees at all levels to develop a culture of continuous improvement and build their skills in relevant methodologies
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and management, to gain support and drive alignment on improvement goals
Qualification
Required
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving aptitude
Certification in Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt
Exceptional leadership, coaching, and change management abilities
Experience in managing projects, including capital projects and budgets
Experience with ERP systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different levels of the organization
Experience leading cross-functional teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with preventative and predictive maintenance is beneficial
Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, etc) or related field
5+ years of manufacturing experience, metal manufacturing a plus
Proven experience in a continuous improvement role within a manufacturing environment is essential
Benefits
Cigna medical, dental; VSP vision.
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account (with company contributions)
401K
Paid Time Off
10 Paid Holidays
Safety shoe reimbursement, $200 per year
Prescription safety glasses program
Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Paid training and development opportunities
Employee referral program
Company
Trident Maritime Systems
Knowledge, Value and Agility Over 2,000 maritime professionals - engineers, project managers, designers, technicians, craftsmen, integrators and innovators in 19 countries are proud to be part of the Trident Maritime Systems family.