Process Engineer

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Job Title: RS Improvement Facilitator

At Gerdau we empower our people to grow thrive and make a difference together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork we offer meaningful work continuous development and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us where your contributions are valued your voice is heard and your career is forged with purpose

BASIC FUNCTION

The Improvement Facilitators responsibility is to identify develop and implement opportunities for improvement in processes products and production within the Roll Shop. Responsibilities include the development of new and the refinement of existing standards structures systems and equipment to ensure process efficiency and effectiveness. The incumbent is responsible for driving continuous improvement through the application of methodologies QIS improvement principles technical and engineering tools working in close coordination with the appropriate Superintendent Routine Facilitator and Operational staff within the assigned area of responsibility.

NATURE & SCOPE:

Assist the site Improvement Facilitators Routine Facilitators Department Superintendent and Plant Management in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of all improvement aspects within area of responsibility focusing on continuous improvement and integration of improvement principles as well as technical and engineering principles.

Identify best practices and act as a change agent to help achieve a higher level of results by utilizing and implementing improvement processes.

Participate and contribute to achievement of department goals including goal setting.

Collaborate with Routine Facilitators on subjects pertaining to the processes improvement standards CAPEX audits 5S initiatives failure analysis results management QIS FA Six Sigma and other process improvement methodologies

Identify and solve chronic/repetitive problems and failures and reduce process variation through data analysis.

Assist with development of the Annual Action Plan and the administration of established policies practices and procedures.

Implement and coordinate CAPEX and Annual Action Plan Improvement projects.

Oversee contribute to and support daily improvement management activities including providing timely and accurate cost estimates on proposed improvement efforts.

Design new and revamp existing structures systems and equipment

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in Engineering or Materials Science

13 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Strong working knowledge of steel manufacturing methods and techniques involving the use of heavy mill machinery and related equipment

Previous experience in manufacturing operations supervisory or facilitation roles

Experience in using AutoCAD Inventor or equivalent software

Experience with MasterCAM SmartCAM or equivalent CNC programs for milling machines and lathes

Experience in project management

Demonstrated advanced knowledge of business systems and complex technical and engineering processes

Exposure to heavy machinery maintenance and troubleshooting

Proven ability to train coach and develop employees

Exposure to inventory management

Strong presentation communication interpersonal and organizational skills

Detail-oriented results-driven and capable of working effectively with employees at all organizational levels

Reporting Relationship & Scope:

Reports directly to the Department Superintendent

Coordinates closely with cross-functional groups across the facility

Role encompasses a moderate scope and breadth of responsibility covering manufacturing processes complex equipment and a moderate level of budget

The incumbent must be responsible for the safety of all individuals who work under his/her management seeking continuous improvement related to employees health and safety environment and the process efficiency and customers satisfaction with the quality of products and services. All efforts must be directed for preventive actions.

In Compliance with Ontarios Bill 190 we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within ourorganization.

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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