Operational Excellence Practitioner in Aberdeen

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work‐class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

A critical aspect of Oceaneering's culture is the desire to create value, speed, and agility in the manner in which we service customers and internal stakeholders. The Operational Excellence Practitioner is responsible for supporting business partners with the development, implementation and ongoing management of their long‐term strategy and objectives and execution on Operational Excellence projects.

Duties And Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Operational Excellence Master, provide diagnostics of the business group or function throughout the year to identify potential Operational Excellence projects.
• Using DMAIC or other improvement methodologies, identify critical processes and controls necessary to meet business objectives.
• Implement and drive continuous improvement within the business group or function.
• Provide hands‐on utilization, implementation of Operational Excellence tools and concepts to identify areas for improvement that can accelerate business results, reduce COPQ and improve execution.
• Oversee the preparation and facilitation of Kaizen events.
• Assess, improve and develop the Operational Excellence knowledge, skills and abilities of the business group or function so they can incorporate Operational Excellence principles, concepts, and tools into their day‐to‐day activities and processes.
• Maintain KPIs for quality, productivity costs, and service delivery such as first‐time quality, on‐time delivery, or efficiency improvements.
• Lead high‐profile, high‐visibility projects using LSS, Agile, and/or project management methodologies.
• This role requires flexibility to work early evening hours in order to effectively collaborate with colleagues located in different time zones.
• Travel is required for this role, approximately 10% of the time; this is expected to be internationally within Europe and domestically in the UK between Aberdeen and Rosyth.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a quantitative role.
• Substantive experience in process improvement and/or project leadership.
• Experience in Six Sigma / Lean Management Green Belt and the ability to achieve certification.
• Proven track record in lean/six sigma implementation through redesigned processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non‐technical audiences.
• Project Management or Agile experience.

DESIRED

• Solid understanding of strategy deployment, management by objectives, culture change initiatives, change management and organizational development concepts.
• Lean Expert or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• PMP or Scrum Master preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• An ability to learn and apply new and emerging process improvement knowledge at a rapid pace.
• A knowledge of operational excellence, Lean Six Sigma principles and practices.
• Strong curiosity, analytical ability, and problem‐solving skills.
• Develops workable implementation plans, communicates changes effectively, and builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
• A knowledge of industry practices and customer requirements.

How To Apply

Regular full‐time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

Closing Statement

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click 'Apply Now'.

Seniority level: Mid‐Senior level

Employment type: Full‐time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Oil and Gas