CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST I

Gerdau • Petersburg, VA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Corporate Continuous Improvement Leader, support the company and employees to find ways to simplify, stabilize, improve and/or innovate routines and processes aiming to achieve superior results in the most significant areas. Provide the company and employees with methodology expertise, training and solutions that support their needs for leveraging results, and be the steward of the methodologies and tools.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and Post Secondary School Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field + 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Practical training pertaining to business systems use, quality tools, lean manufacturing, and some statistical analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge of improvement methods (PDCA, DMIAC, TPM, Lean, Project Management, ISO/TS/QS, etc.) and quality tools (including problem-solving software.
• Possesses a working knowledge of steel manufacturing, fabrication methods / techniques, and supporting areas of the business (Commercial, People, Finance, IT, etc.) is preferred.
• work effectively with others as part of a team
• attentively listen, speak, and write effectively
• maintain positive attitude when dealing with difficult situations
• builds trust and gains buy-in from stakeholders at all levels
• seek opportunities to contribute
• practice ownership of assignments and project work
• recommend evidence-based solutions and correlate the work with the organization's larger goals.
• Candidate is required to have a valid passport
• All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as Quality Process Analyst, DMAIC Green Belt, Certified Project Manager (CPM) are an asset

Responsibilities

• Work with leaders to identify gaps and/or opportunities for improvements
• Lead, participate or support critical projects
• Provide training, coaching and expertise on methods and tools to support employees’ development
• Pursue process simplification and better productivity
• Provide guidance where needed
• Manage budgets and control costs related to projects
• Learn and apply/transfer knowledge about Methodology Concepts and Tools, when needed
• Manage and support use of Six Sigma, QIS, Ideas, etc.
• Support the use of process stabilization and routine management
• Coordinate/support ISO, QS, TS certifications
• Provide software administration and training

Benefits

• Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED