Process Improvement Engineer Job Details | Gerdau

About the position

The primary objective of Process Improvement Engineer is to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of all improvement aspects within their area of responsibility at the Jackson Mill.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for improvement within his/her area of responsibility and approve standards developed from these efforts
• Responsible for developing and implementing activities that support the annual action plan specifically as they relate to improvement projects
• Design or develop new or alterations to existing structures, systems, and equipment
• Provide timely and accurate cost estimates on proposed improvement efforts
• Support and participate in CAPEX projects
• Develop and coach employees capabilities and knowledge in the application of QIS methodology and participate as required in QIS events
• Participate and contribute to the achievement of department goals including goal setting
• Serve as a resource to facilitate the vertical and horizontal help chain
• Responsible for data entry into online systems utilized for tracking goals and projects
• Assist with safety related activities within the area

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or related field - or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 4-6 years of practical training pertaining to scrap processing, melting, casting, rolling, maintenance, finishing, and/or shipping/warehouse or other heavy manufacturing operations, and to include some supervisory and facilitation experience.
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of the business system and of steel manufacturing methods and techniques involving the use of heavy mill machinery and related equipment.

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• 401K
• Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program