Gerdau North America · 1 day ago
Improvement Facilitator
Midlothian, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expGerdau North America is a material manufacturing company seeking an Improvement Facilitator to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in production processes. The role focuses on continuous improvement, coaching employees, and implementing improvement methodologies while collaborating with various functional groups.
Consumer Goods
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintain goal and project data bases. 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
Develop and coach employees on capabilities and knowledge in the application of the QIS methodology and participate (as needed) in QIS events
Collaborate with Routine Facilitators on subjects pertaining to the GBS processes, improvement standards, CAPEX standards, audits, 5S initiatives, failure analysis, results management, QIS, 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
Qualification
Required
Two year college degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Material Science
4 to 6 years experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
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
Previous qualifying experience in scrap processing, melting, casting, rolling, maintenance, finishing, shipping/warehouse operations, and supervisory/facilitation
Basic knowledge of the business system and the use of complex technical and engineering processes
Ability to train people and serve as a coach to employees
Solid presentation abilities combined with good interpersonal and organizational skills
Detail oriented and comfortable dealing with associates at all levels within the organization
Good communication skills, ability to articulate ideas, give feedback, resolve conflicts, and point out areas where improvement is needed
Ability to develop a positive relationship with employees in order to develop credibility
Results oriented and ability to motivate others
Ability to perform duties in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations
Company
Gerdau North America
In North America, Gerdau manufactures merchant bar, structural steel, piling, special bar quality and rebar products for the agricultural, automotive, civil construction, distribution, energy, industrial, and mining markets.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brittany Concepcion , MBA(HRM)
Human Resources Business Partner
Christy McDonald, CIR, PRC, CSMR, CSSR
Regional Talent Acquisition Partner
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