Operational Excellence Analyst

Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc.; Camrose; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages & bonus

Healthcare coverage

Disability programs

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc. is seeking an Operational Excellence Analyst to support our Camrose location. You will help develop and implement the corporate operational excellence strategy at the deployed unit, with a focus on employee engagement and cultural transformation.

You will lead cross‑functional ideation sessions, monitor KPIs, train and coach shop personnel, collaborate with HR, Finance and IT, and ensure EBS activities deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required or preferred; 5 years' industry experience preferred; specialists may be considered with less experience.
• Self-starter with ability to multi-task while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Lean tools training and experience.
• Experience with change management; manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead ideation sessions with cross-functional teams and track initiative progress and financial impact for unit.
• Analyze data and monitor performance KPIs with units daily.
• Identify and develop operational change activists while establishing strong communication and engagement across unit.
• Train all Interpro employees in EBS.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance and IT to create a collaborative approach to EBS success.

Skills

Lean tools

Change management

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Engineering Technologist

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lean Manufacturing Software

Job description

Job Description and Responsibilities

At Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc., 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.

The Operational Excellence Analyst will support our Camrose location. The Analyst will be responsible for developing and implementing the corporate operational excellence strategy at InterPro Pipe & Steel Business Systems (EBS) deployed unit with a focus on employee engagement and cultural transformation. In this role the successful candidate will support all activities assigned to the program office at a deployed unit. Successful candidates for the Operational Excellence Analyst role will have previous industrial experience in operations, quality assurance, or continuous improvement.

• Lead ideations sessions with cross-functional teams and track initiative progress and financial impact for unit
• Analyze data and monitor performance KPIs with units daily
• Identify and develop operational change activists while establishing a strong communication and engagement across unit
• Support of all other members of program office and execute activities provided by program office manager
• Identify, quantify and execute on EBS activities across unit
• Lead training, coaching and mentoring sessions with shop personal
• Support all EBS activities (preparation phase, active phase, and support phase)
• Improve employee engagement and collaborate with operators to improve performance
• Working with site administrative support functions such Human Resources, Finance and Accounting, IT, to create a collaborative approach to EBS success
• Train all Interpro employees in EBS

Requirements

• Industrial or Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Technologist, other engineering disciplines will be considered, bachelor's degree in engineering, preferred 5 years' industry experience, candidates with less than 5 years of experience may be considered for a specialist role
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Lean tools training and experience
• Experience with change management, experience in a manufacturing or related industry preferred
• Strong collaborator and ability to influence at production unit
• Solid teambuilding skills and demonstrated ability to motivate and coach a high performing team
• Ensures accountability and sets clear expectations in line with commitments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Training and/or Certification with Six Sigma, SPC, 5-S, TMC, Project Management Facilitation or other quality/process improvement processes, a plus
• Experience and expertise in Value Stream Mapping with the ability to lead the process
• Experience and expertise in leading A3 processes; knowledge or formats and procedures
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Lean Manufacturing Software
• Ability to use analytical tools and strong understanding of statistics

Benefits

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long-term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Orion Steel Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Orion Steel Group LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call: [phone].

We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Company Overview

Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers! Orion Steel Group LLC is a leading producer of engineered steel products for rail, energy and industrial end markets with a legacy of operational success in the United States and Canada. We recycle nearly 1 million tons of scrap metal a year making steel to produce the materials vital to energy exploration, recovery and transmission, central to the movement of goods and people, and critical to building North America's industrial infrastructure. From railroads to green energy, our engineered steel products strengthen our economy. Our team members come from diverse backgrounds, but all share a common set of core values. They work together to solve problems, contribute ideas and develop leading-edge products and processes that ensure success for our customers and our business. Strength in steel, strength in people.