TOOL ROOM LEAD TACOMA SHIPYARD

Trident Seafoods is North America's largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company. Privately held and 100 percent USA-owned, Trident operates globally in 6 countries and serves customers in almost 60 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Trident employs approximately 7,700 people worldwide and partners with over 2,700 independent fishermen and crewmembers in Alaska. The company catches and processes virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska, with a global supply chain encompassing cultured and wild species sourced from an international network of trusted suppliers.

About the role

The Tool Room Lead reports to the Warehouse Manager and leads personnel and programs supporting vessel and facility-wide maintenance, engineering, and operations for an assigned location. This position manages the receipt, storage, inventory, requisition, control, and issuance of parts, equipment, and vehicles supporting location-assigned vessels. The Lead utilizes procurement and asset management systems to conduct daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Guides and supports the inventory management of tools and equipment used to support vessel and facility-wide maintenance, engineering, and operations.
• Tracks and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve asset availability and reduce fulfillment cost.
• Monitors and corrects inventory levels to ensure rotation and resource optimization following inventory best management practices.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to investigate root causes of inventory losses, issues, or discrepancies, working with cross-functional partners to problem solve and implement preventive measures.
• Executes appropriate cycle counting cadence to verify inventory accuracy and control inventory loss.
• Assists in implementing inventory slotting strategies to optimize pick efficiency and material flow.
• Supports operation of Warehouse Management Systems to optimize accountable inventory control procedures while staying compliant with all regulatory agencies.
• Monitors demand and analyzes data to forecast future supply and logistical needs.
• Initiates requisitions for stock replenishment as needed to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Prepares and presents reports as requested to executive team and facility management.
• Assists with planning and scheduling of warehouse tasks, coordinating daily activities and resources to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Fosters a team culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and engagement through regular feedback and coaching and promoting adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Supports Logistic, Shipping & Receiving activities as needed (SAP/EAM receiving, wrap strap, manifest, warehouse movements, etc.).

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with duties that include shipping and receiving, warehouse and inventory management, maintenance, and work order management.
• Minimum of 2 years leading others or supervising work.
• Experience with standardized naming convention of part records and submissions for new part records/updates to conform to data management standards.

Qualifications

• Associates-level degree in Business Management or Supply Chain/Logistics Management or 2 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) parts, including but not limited to welding machines/consumables, personal protection equipment (PPE), fall protection, power tools, hand tools, pipe fittings, valves, abrasives, fasteners, material handling equipment, industrial chemicals/gasses, etc.
• Proficient in Excel, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Teams, etc.).
• Able to run reports within ERP software and modify queries to filter relevant data.
• SAP S/4 Hana experience.
• Hexagon/INFOR EAM experience.
• SDS familiarity.
• Forklift experience.
• Specific knowledge and experience with marine/vessel equipment and tools.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be capable of boarding and departing a vessel without assistance by moving up or climbing a gangplank, the stern ramp of a vessel, and/or a vertical ladder.
• Must be capable of boarding/departing the vessel by being lifted in a crane or manlift.
• May also enter and exit a skiff from a dock, plane, or a boat unassisted.
• Must meet at designated locations to receive instructions and put on a life jacket and an immersion suit without assistance in one minute or less.
• Must move quickly without assistance to any designated lifeboat station.

Mental Activities

• Regularly required to use teamwork skills.
• Frequently required to use decision-making skills.
• Occasionally required to use interpersonal, customer service, mentoring, problem analysis, training, and supervision skills.
• Occasionally required to exercise independent judgment and discretion.

Pay

This is a nonexempt position with an hourly rate range from $28.00 - $32.00.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance, and wellness programs.
• Long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Paid time off starting at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience.
• 10 paid holidays each year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Discretionary/performance-based incentives for full-time employees.
• Commuter and transit programs.