Process Improvement Associate Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

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We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans - Eligible upon 1st day of hire 
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account) 
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6% 
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance 
• Annual Bonus
• Health Advocate Services 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Career Path System and Training 
• An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create

Qualifications:

• Four year college degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Material Science combined with experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with exposure to standardization and production quality methods.
• Working knowledge of steel manufacturing methods and techniques involving the use of heavy mill machinery and related equipment. 
• Successful candidate will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the business system and the use of complex technical and engineering processes.
• Requires the ability to train and serve as a coach to employees.
• The incumbent should possess solid presentation abilities combined with good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• This position directly reports to the department superintendent. The incumbent will coordinate efforts with the different functional groups both within area of responsibility and other areas of the location. The incumbent would be detail oriented and must be comfortable dealing with associates at all levels within the organization.
• The incumbent will be responsible for the oversight, contribution to, and support of all the training and development activities for employees of the location.
• The Improvement Facilitator will assist location management with the Annual Action Plan and the administration of established policies, procedures, and processes.
• This job is responsible for CAPEX projects and compiling and analyzing project data. This position will have limited scope and breadth of responsibility for material manufacturing processes as well as the multitude and complexity of the equipment utilized in the manufacturing process.
  • There is a limited level of budgetary and CAPEX related expenditures.  
  • The primarily responsibility for this job is oversight, contribution to, 5S initiatives, failure analysis, results management, QIS, 6 Sigma and other process improvement methodologies. The incumbent will be responsible for the oversight, contribution to, and support of all the safety activities. The incumbent must possess good communication skills, have the ability to articulate ideas, give feedback, resolve conflicts, and point out areas where improvement is needed, as well as the ability to develop a positive relationship with employees to develop credibility. Must be results oriented and have the ability to motivate others.

• • The incumbent must perform the above-mentioned duties and responsibilities in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations.  Employees must also report any situation that may have a detrimental impact on human health or the environment to their immediate supervisor.

Overview:

This is a leadership position and will assist the site Routine Facilitators, Finishing Superintendent, and plant management in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of all improvement aspects within their area of responsibility. The major role of this job is to focus on continuous improvement and integration of improvement principles, technical and engineering principles, identifying best practice, and act as a change agent to help achieve a higher level of results within the assigned location by utilizing and implementing improvement processes. This will be done with your team of OPEX staff.

The major role of this job is to identify opportunities for improvement in processes, products, and production within the area of responsibility. These duties will include the development and implementation of new as well as adjusting existing standards, structures, systems, and equipment. This position is responsible for ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of all improvement aspects within their area of responsibility. Incumbent will be responsible for reaching improvement through the application of the available methods and tools provided through improvement principles in conjunction with the use of technical and engineering principles. Responsible for coordinating improvement activities directly with the appropriate Superintendent, Routine Facilitator, and staff within area of responsibility.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage a small team. (OPEX)
• Maintain goal and project databases. Perform trend analysis on the performance data as well as identify commonalities within the data.
• Participate and contribute to the achievement of department goals including goal setting.     
• Facilitate training sessions for all employees on the improvement methodologies, tools, policies, practices, and processes.
• Collaborate with Routine Facilitators on subjects pertaining to improvement standards, CAPEX standards, audits, 5S initiatives, failure analysis, results management, FA, 6 Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Identify and solve chronic/repetitive problems and failures as well as reduce process variation.
• Assist with the development of the Annual Action Plan, and the administration of established policies, practices, and procedures.
• Prepare and approve standards from CAPEX and improvement initiatives.
• Implement and coordinate CAPEX projects, and Annual Action Plan Improvement Projects.
• Oversee, contribute to, and support daily improvement management activities, which include providing timely and accurate cost estimates on proposed improvement efforts.
• Provide consulting services to the departments on improvement methodologies and tools. Design new and revamp existing structures, systems, and equipment.
• Provide support in implementation, maintenance, and follow up on the vertical and horizontal help chain.
• Assist with all safety activities.

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. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.  

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