Vallourec - North America · 1 day ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Youngstown, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelVallourec is a company focused on producing steel and is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer for their Youngstown, OH facility. The role involves facilitating the Vallourec Management System with a focus on lean practices, leading improvement projects, and training teams in Lean tools and Six Sigma methodologies.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
Lead and/or facilitate all continuous improvement efforts associated with Safety, Quality, Operational Excellence and Cost
Work with Youngstown 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 Star 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
Bachelor's degree in engineering or business related study
Past experience in industrial manufacturing environment
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
Preferred
Six Sigma training/certification preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
Paid Vacation Time
Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program
Tuition Reimbursement
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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