Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.
At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.

Summary: The Operational Excellence Manager (OpEx) is responsible for deploying Trident Performance System (TPS) strategy; and utilize Lean 6 Sigma Manufacturing methodology to drive operational process improvements that support Trident Seafoods SCUBA Program (Supply Chain Unlimited Business Acceleration). This position will develop and execute Lean 6 Sigma projects & Kaizen events across multiple Trident’s Alaska locations. The individual will provide mentoring, coaching and training as needed to support the use of the Operational Excellence methodology and tools such as TPM/Lean/Six Sigma. This position will be responsible for deploying and leading the transformation with a goal of improved safety, quality, cost, productivity, service, and employee engagement. 

Essential Functions:

• Lead Zero Loss Analysis, Lean 6 Sigma projects and Kaizen events at Alaska plant locations
• Ensure successful Kaizen events by ensuring commitment to the process which may include: 1) planning the Kaizen, 2) facilitating the Kaizen, and 3) ensuring the sustainment of the improvements.
• Collaborate with various departments and functions in identifying and selecting projects that are aligned to key business priorities
• Share best practices within and across plants
• Provide project management and governance as needed
• Act as a change agent, systematically driving use of TPS for continuous improvement and change throughout the operations
• Create metric reporting
• Ensure SCUBA savings and other KPI targets are achieved
• Provide thought leadership within the operations and within the OpEx Team
• Effectively collaborate and build strong relationships with local and enterprise teams
• Influence local teams with the adoption of TPS
• Perform other responsibilities and tasks as assigned
• Acquires knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions 
• Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings
• Regularly works onsite to build strong team connections, collaborate across functions, and solve problems in real time.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive. The organization may assign other duties as needed to meet business requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Benefits:

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, disability programs, basic life and AD&D, and a 401(k) plan with a company match, paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial PTO benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience, front loaded on the first of the year, initially prorated quarterly based on hire date. Commuter programs are also available.

More information can be found at https://www.tridentseafoods.com/benefits.

Travel/On-Call Requirements:

• Travel will be required including travel to remote locations at times (can be up to 30%-50%). Travel duration may range from 2-6 weeks at time. Most travel is planned, project based.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 3+ years of cross-functional Operations and/or Operational Excellence experience
• Experience in successful planning, facilitation & completion of Kaizen events & 6 Sigma projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related Technical field
• Experience and passion for introducing new techniques (i.e. change agent)
• Strong leadership, communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving mindset
• Analytical aptitude – ability to collect and analyze data and think systematically
• Ability to influence and drive change
• Results oriented with excellent project and time management skills
• Business sense – ability to understand how changes will drive the right business results
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proficiency in data analysis

Preferred Education & Experiences:

• SAP experience preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred
• Minitab preferred 

Work Environment:

• This is an on-site position based at the Trident Support Center office in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, with the option to work remotely on Fridays. In-office time takes place in a typical office environment: temperature controlled with adequate lighting and moderate noise. While remote, employees must provide appropriate home office space.
• Travel will be required including travel to remote locations at times (can be up to 30%-50%). Travel duration may range from 2-6 weeks at time. Most travel is planned, project based.
• Travel work environments include loud, wet factory environments, requiring the use of PPE.

Physical demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Work in factories requires the ability to climb stairs, ladders, walk significant distances (200 meters), don and doff PPE

Work authorizations:

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

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Trident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.

Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.