Lean Practitioner jobs in the United States

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

• Facilitate and deliver complex business improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma techniques to achieve long term business strategies and develop a Lean culture across the business.
• Establish Obeya rooms to see progress of projects, understanding the risks, dependencies, , critical milestones and actions necessary to ensure success
• Develop continuous improvement plans/road maps for projects and areas.
• of accountability
• Train/lead lean workshops including policy deployment, value stream.
• mapping, daily management, standard work, problem solving, 3P/Layout,
• cell design, material flow, Total Productive Maintenance,
• SMED, 5S and visual management, PFEP, material linkage and flow
• Effectively coach teams to manage for daily performance using visual controls.
• Mentor using Gemba walks tiered meetings and lead standard work.
• Coach employees to see abnormal conditions and solve problems rapidly.
• Lead kaizen events to bring work cells back to standard, or improve work cell performance toward true north

Required Qualifications

• 11 - 13 years of progressive experience in operational roles to include 5 years of Lean leadership
• Bachelor's or master's degree in business or a technical field
• US Citizenship required to maintain/obtain Security Clearance eligibility

Preferred Qualifications and Success Factors

• Lean master, lean practitioner, or Master Black Belt Certification
• Auto or electronics industry manufacturing experience
• Mastery level knowledge of both current and emerging lean tools and principles.
• Front line experience and understand lean philosophy from the worker perspective
• Ability to coach and mentor with a narrow and deep focus
• Ability to align vision and plans to see the whole and adapt as needed
• Effectively develop future leaders while showing deep respect
• Develop teams to work together in structured problem solving
• Remain positive and develop yourself when challenges occur
• Models a culture to sustain and improve performance
• Hands on Leader and strong leadership skills

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Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and family leave, and much more!

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-us-gbs.com