Vallourec - North America · 21 hours ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelVallourec - North America is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to facilitate and deploy their Management System with a focus on lean management. The role involves leading continuous improvement efforts, training team members, and supporting projects that enhance key business indicators across various sites.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
Lead and/or facilitate all continuous improvement efforts associated with Safety, Quality, Operational Excellence and Cost
Work with Houston department managers to identify, prioritize and execute on projects that improve their key performance indicators
Lead the development and implementation of all levels of the hourly Skill Based Development program as it relates to Lean and Six Sigma methods
Coordinate the content of all Lean training materials and lead the implementation of a structured target training program for improvement teams
Support cross-site and cross-functional efforts to improve shared business processes – both transactional and operational
Help units to identify key performance indicators and develop tools to improve them (flow complexity, purchasing methods, and value analysis of process)
Hold teammates accountable for the good deliverance and sustainability of improvement results. Assure the appropriate performance indicators are in place and that teams have been provided with adequate knowledge to achieve and maintain their improvements
Utilize process experts, department leaders and steering committees as needed to generate improvement ideas and accomplish key objectives
Lead the effort to streamline processes across all Vallourec sites. Coordinate and report status of improvement efforts and results to allow for easy reporting to executive leadership
Lead team members to deploy the appropriate Safety / Quality / Delivery / Cost / People metrics and management routines at all levels of the organization
Perform Six Sigma projects and act as expert/coach for other members seeking Six Sigma certification
Assist leadership in the planning, development, coordination, support, and execution of strategic planning process, and take ownership of high impact (immediate and long term) improvement projects
Lead benchmarking and the exchange of knowledge and best practices in relation to lean and Six Sigma methodologies with Vallourec Group steering committees and other entities
Qualification
Required
Lead and/or facilitate all continuous improvement efforts associated with Safety, Quality, Operational Excellence and Cost
Work with Houston department managers to identify, prioritize and execute on projects that improve their key performance indicators
Lead the development and implementation of all levels of the hourly Skill Based Development program as it relates to Lean and Six Sigma methods
Coordinate the content of all Lean training materials and lead the implementation of a structured target training program for improvement teams
Support cross-site and cross-functional efforts to improve shared business processes – both transactional and operational
Help units to identify key performance indicators and develop tools to improve them (flow complexity, purchasing methods, and value analysis of process)
Hold teammates accountable for the good deliverance and sustainability of improvement results. Assure the appropriate performance indicators are in place and that teams have been provided with adequate knowledge to achieve and maintain their improvements
Utilize process experts, department leaders and steering committees as needed to generate improvement ideas and accomplish key objectives
Lead the effort to streamline processes across all Vallourec sites. Coordinate and report status of improvement efforts and results to allow for easy reporting to executive leadership
Lead team members to deploy the appropriate Safety / Quality / Delivery / Cost / People metrics and management routines at all levels of the organization
Perform Six Sigma projects and act as expert/coach for other members seeking Six Sigma certification
Assist leadership in the planning, development, coordination, support, and execution of strategic planning process, and take ownership of high impact (immediate and long term) improvement projects
Lead benchmarking and the exchange of knowledge and best practices in relation to lean and Six Sigma methodologies with Vallourec Group steering committees and other entities
Mathematical skills – basic knowledge and application of statistics and algebra
Reasoning ability – ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to facilitate a team of cross-functional expertise
Ability to influence employees at any level of an organization
Ability to manage multiple complex projects and ability to summarize efforts in clear and concise manner
Demonstrate high energy, trustworthiness, and be goal oriented
Knowledge of Change Management or Change Acceleration Processes
BS in Engineering
Six Sigma training/certification at Green Belt or higher is also preferred. Position will require black belt certification within 18 months of starting position
Operations leadership or process engineering experience in Industrial sector
Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Open-mindedness, adaptability, autonomy, desire to drive change
Understanding of business strategy and concepts
Analytical approach to problem solving
Teamwork
Adaptability
Accountability
Reliability/dependability
Initiative
Safety awareness
Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback
Pride in performance
Continuous Improvement/Quality
High attention to detail
Preferred
Mechanical, Industrial, and Metallurgical engineering degrees are preferred
Past training or experiences in lean manufacturing, materials management, six sigma, safety and environment are desired
Company
Vallourec - North America
Vallourec is North America’s #1 domestic producer of premium tubular solutions primarily serving the energy markets (oil and gas, powergen): seamless Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG), VAM® premium connections, Line & Standard Pipe, Coupling Stock, Mechanical pipe, downhole accessories, and specialized welding.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Macek
Human Resources Business Partner
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