NTSPA CI Champion

Basic Job Functions:

Job Details
Position: Continuous Improvement (CI) Champion
Division: Nucor Towers and Structures
Location: West Hazelton PA
Expand Beyond with Nucor
Nucor Towers and Structures (NTS) is a new entity within Nucor the largest recycler and largest manufacturer of steel and steel products in North America focused on the execution of our strategy to Expand Beyond our core business. As a part of Nucors New Markets product group NTS is focused on the exciting growth potential in the power distribution market. Current production facility is in West Hazleton PA with plans to build a national footprint.

For a brief video about NTS please visit the following link: NTS Update Video

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Nucor Towers & Structures Inc a division of Nucor the nations largest recycler and largest manufacturer of steel and steel products is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Continuous Improvement (CI) Champion at our business unit located in West Hazleton PA. Specific job responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Champion serves as a frontline CI lead working across the groups to identify opportunities to drive business and operational efficiencies designs plans and execute process changes and embed the new processes and procedures into the operations and back-office for long term sustainability. The CI champion will be expected to identify and deliver attainable results while leading the change management efforts with support from teammates and leadership.

Support Operational Improvements and drive Continuous Improvement program implementation and sustainment
Help local team to seek and deliver operational improvement opportunities using lean/continuous improvement methodology & practices
Organize execute and drive process improvement through facilitation of improvement events such as warehouse layout changes cycle time reduction and 5S events
Develop and execute Annual CI Roadmap for sites
Provide mentorship and support for improvement efforts
Conduct Daily Gemba walks record findings and correct issues
Complete improvement initiatives and eliminate waste within the processes make our operation more efficient
Lead Daily Management board meetings
Responsible for site level KPI Tracking and corrective actions as needed
5S audits to sustain workplace organization efforts
Active ambassador for continuous improvement and safety initiatives for the site
Present/ share best practices and initiatives from local station throughout the NTS network
Ability to develop business cases for improvement projects

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate lead and uphold safety policies practices procedures and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum high school GED or technical vocational school
Microsoft office competency (Visio excel PowerPoint)
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent oral written and communication skills
1-3 years experience working in manufacturing environment
Personable and professional demeanor
Ability to multi-task and work independently as well as in different (local) teams
Ability to work within deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred lean/continuous improvement experience and knowledge
Lean Six Sigma Green belt
Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively
Ability to work in the field cooperate & collaborate through influence
Change management skills.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets and a drug free workplace