Operational Excellence Analyst

At EVRAZ, 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, EVRAZ Business System (EBS) 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


* Identify, quantify and execute on EBS activities 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 Off...