Operational Excellence Analyst

Orion Steel Group; Regina; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family medical insurance

Disability programs

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Orion Steel Group is seeking an Operational Excellence Analyst to help develop and implement the corporate operational excellence strategy with a focus on employee engagement and culture transformation. The role supports the program office at a deployed unit and collaborates with HR, Finance, IT, and other functions to drive improvements.

You will lead ideation sessions, monitor KPIs, train shop personnel, and advance continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining strong leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 3-5 years in heavy manufacturing is preferred.
• Self-starter who can multi-task, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly.
• Lean tools training and experience; change management experience is a plus.
• Six Sigma certification (Black Belt preferred) and Value Stream Mapping expertise preferred.
• Proficiency with statistics and analytical tools.

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 and ensure effective communication across the unit.
• Support program office activities and execute tasks assigned by the program office manager.
• Identify, quantify and execute on operational excellence activities across the unit.
• Lead training, coaching and mentoring sessions with shop personnel.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma Black Belt

Value Stream Mapping

A3 process leadership

Microsoft Office

Statistical analysis

Change management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Manufacturing software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Six Sigma tools

Project management software

Job description

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.

Job Description & Responsibilities

The Operational Excellence Analyst will be responsible for developing and implementing the corporate operational excellencestrategy 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.Someone with good facilitation skills along with the knowledge of tools and techniques of methods to engage and lead groups of people would be a good fit for this role.

• 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 operational excellence activities across unit
• Lead training, coaching and mentoring sessions with shop personal
• Support all operational excellenceactivities (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 operational excellencesuccess

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 3-5 years’ industry experience, heavy manufacturing industry experience preferred
• 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
• Ability to understand workflow/through‑put in a facility
• Experience with change management, experience in a manufacturing or related industry preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Training and/or Certification with Six Sigma, Black Belt Preferred
• 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

Our total compensation package includes amazing 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

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. 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, L.L.C. 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‑basis.

Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!