OPEX MANAGER, ALASKA SYSTEMS

Company: Trident Seafoods Corporation
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 14, 2025

Job Description:

Trident Seafoods has pioneered responsible fishing in the pristine waters of Alaska for more than 50 years. We never compromise when it comes to fulfilling our Mission of responsibly sharing wild Alaska seafood with the world. At Trident, we have a history of innovation and a commitment to doing business in ways that are good for the planet and good for people.Category: Manufacturing, Operations and ProductionTrident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident's global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide.The Operational Excellence Manager 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.This position will be based in Trident Support Center, Seattle, WA. This hybrid position will be a combination of remote and onsite at the Trident Support Center office in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, WA. Our hybrid work environment includes remote work on Monday and Friday and in-office in the Support Center on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.Essential functions (responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs)

• 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.This is a salaried exempt position with an annualized salary range of $130k to $140k.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, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.Required Qualifications (education, years of experience, KSAs)
  • 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 and experience
    • SAP experience preferred.Work environment (includes travel/on-call):
      • 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.
      • Varied- from loud, wet factory environments, requiring the use of PPE, to offices and conference rooms.
      • Travel will be required and travel to remote locations at times (can be up to 30%-50%). Travel duration may range from 2-6 weeks at a time. Most travel is planned, project based.
      • 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.
      • This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or age.Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.Any employment offer from Trident Seafoods or its subsidiaries is contingent upon the candidate having and maintaining a valid U.S. Work Authorization status throughout employment.
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