Operational Excellence Analyst

Orion Steel Group•Pueblo, CO

7d•$72,000 - $86,000

About The Position

At CF&I Steel, L.P., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees. Job Description and Responsibilities The Operational Excellence Analyst will be responsible for developing and implementing the corporate operational excellence strategy, at the Pueblo Division with a focus on safety improvements, employee engagement, and cultural transformation. Successful candidates for the Operational Excellence Analyst role will have previous industrial experience in continuous improvement, manufacturing, operations, reliability, quality assurance, or metallurgy. Facilitate the implementation of safety and operational continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, idea generation sessions, and other relevant tools or methodologies. Analyze existing workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements to drive key business metrics of productivity, OTIF, and EBITDA Utilize process experts, department leaders, and floor employees as needed to generate improvement ideas and accomplish key objectives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and safety improvements Support decision-making through data visualization and dashboards Facilitate cultural transformation by collaborating with employees at all levels of the organization to drive continuous improvement. Lead cross-functional teams and track initiative progress to ensure on-time completion of deliverables Coach managers, supervisors, and shop personnel in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. Identify and develop operational change activists while establishing a strong communication and engagement across unit

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical, Mechanical, or Metallurgical Engineering preferred; other engineering disciplines will be considered
3-5 years’ experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with assignments in lean manufacturing/continuous improvement
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining accuracy, quality, and meeting deadlines
Strong collaborator with demonstrated ability to influence without authority at production unit
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to teach/train others in lean tools and fundamentals
Experience and expertise in leading problem-solving session, with working knowledge of techniques
Experience and expertise in Value Stream Mapping with the ability to lead the process
Ensures accountability and sets clear expectations in line with commitments
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to use analytical tools/software and strong understanding of statistics (e.g. Power BI, Minitab, SQL, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Training and/or Certification with Six Sigma, 5‐S, Project Management Facilitation or other quality/process improvement processes is a plus

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing the corporate operational excellence strategy
Facilitate the implementation of safety and operational continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, idea generation sessions, and other relevant tools or methodologies
Analyze existing workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements to drive key business metrics of productivity, OTIF, and EBITDA
Utilize process experts, department leaders, and floor employees as needed to generate improvement ideas and accomplish key objectives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and safety improvements
Support decision-making through data visualization and dashboards
Facilitate cultural transformation by collaborating with employees at all levels of the organization to drive continuous improvement
Lead cross-functional teams and track initiative progress to ensure on-time completion of deliverables
Coach managers, supervisors, and shop personnel in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Identify and develop operational change activists while establishing a strong communication and engagement across unit