CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST I

Empowering people who build the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and address improvement opportunities with leadership
• Lead or support high-impact projects
• Train and coach employees on tools and methodologies
• Drive process simplification and productivity gains
• Provide strategic guidance and support
• Manage project budgets and control costs
• Apply and promote improvement tools (Six Sigma, QIS, etc.)
• Support process stabilization and routine management
• Assist with ISO, QS, TS certification efforts
• Administer and train on relevant software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing continuous improvement experience required
• Knowledge of steel manufacturing and business functions (Commercial, HR, Finance, IT) preferred
• Solid statistical knowledge/background
• Responsible for managing corporate software programs that support the CI Program
• Certifications (e.g., Quality Process Analyst, DMAIC Green Belt, CPM) are a plus
• Familiarity with PDCA, DMAIC, TPM, Lean, ISO/TS/QS, and problem-solving tools

Skills & Requirements

• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Intermediate to proficient working in systems such as Intelex, Teams Training in business systems, lean, quality tools, and basic statistics
• Ability to influence and build trust across all levels
• Ownership mindset with strategic thinking
• Valid passport, up to 75% travel to GLN sites (US and Canada) along with potential travel to Brazil.

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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