Continuous Improvement Program Manager bei SubCom

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? 

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. 

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. 

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. 

Position Overview 

Develop and execute a comprehensive Continuous Improvement plan for the Marine organization.  Support the transformation of the Marine organization in the management and execution of all operating and financial metrics in the deployment and installation of global optical cable networks.

Responsibilities 

• Develop a deep understanding of the processes used across SubCom and a SME specific to Marine functionality.
• Establish the data requirements to deliver lead and lag measures across this process platform that incorporates process standards vs. actuals and daily variance to plan execution tracking criteria.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to deliver actionable data as inputs into a robust continuous improvement program.
• Partner with the SubCom Finance organization to monetize cost standards and incorporate actual spending into continuous improvement work.
• Lead the aggregation of data as part of LDM or structured problem-solving work streams; develop the capabilities across the Marine organization to deliver process improvements based on data.
• Execute in a disciplined way, organizing short Kaizen projects, as well as medium and long-term improvement projects, which will drive service model and gross margin improvements across the sub vertical footprint.
• Lead cross functional improvements initiatives, integrating supply chain, quality, EHS functions to plant management towards a single goal to establish a world class operations footprint.
• Challenge, coach and support Marine leaders and others to meet Continuous Improvement targets.
• Hold the team accountable for executing against improvement targets or initiatives.
• Be recognized as a master in collaboration across boundaries, transferring best practices among the business and partnering with leadership.
• Promotes a culture that reflects company’s values, encourages outstanding performance and promotes positive work environment, as well as strengthening team spirit within and across other functions. Reward productivity as part of an ongoing process to establish SubCom as an employer of choice.

Qualifications

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field, Master’s Degree preferred.
• DMAIC Six Sigma Black Belt
• Min. 10 years of relevant professional experience with a focus on production, logistics or industrial engineering.
• Previous experience leading and transforming operations at multiple sites is essential.
• Strong background in lean practices, experience in data analytics, value stream mapping and implementing lean tools, and leadership best practices.
• Experience training others in transformational problem-solving including management of change / culture is required.
• Must possess strong problem-solving skills, utilizing a proven structured, disciplined approach (A3, 8D, 5P, etc.)
• Excellent communication and coaching skills at all levels from the shop floor to top management, including the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English.
• Strong team leader, ability to think strategically and execute tactically to deliver results
• Analytically, data-driven and a problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to have a holistic overview of complex situations and flexibility to deal effectively with difficult issues when they arise.
• The role has a heavy emphasis on supporting and coaching Leaders to ensure significant improvements in the operating metrics.
• 25-40% domestic travel.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume. 

BENEFITS 

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY 

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation. 

SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. While the company's origins date back to the mid-19^th century, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 25 times since its entry into the communications industry in 1955.

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES 

Quality   -   Accountability   -   Teamwork   -   Innovation