Six Sigma Black Belt

Company: SSAB
Location: Muscatine
Posted on: May 29, 2023

Job Description:

Montpelier, 1770 Bill Sharp Blvd, Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America Req #1039 Friday, May 12, 2023 SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation. SSAB operates five state of the art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S.
SSABhas nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S. Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more. SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure. POSITION PURPOSE To continually train our current and future leaders to solve problems using a methodical, data driven methodology. To build a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence that impacts all aspects of our business with the goal of delivering the highest quality to our internal and external customers. To build leaders who promote the Six Sigma Lean methods through training, education, mentorship, and publication. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Progress multiple Six Sigma Lean projects within the facility by use of proven Six Sigma Lean Methodology
• Lead teams to project completion by eliminating and/or reducing priority pain points identified through strategic planning and/or by area managers
• Communicate progress, issues, and barriers to Champion, Process Owner, and other Managers as required
• Assist management to transform the culture to one focused on continual improvement and the pursuit of operational excellence through learning, teaching, and mentoring
• Communicate the vision of SSAB One and Six Sigma Lean
• Use programs such as Excel and Minitab to statistically analyze data to implement best solutions
• Collect and evaluate data for accurateness in order conduct the correct statistical analysis
• Extract data from various data sources for statistical analysis QUALIFICATIONS Competencies and Experience Required:
  • Previous experience with continuous improvement tools and projects
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong computer skills, including the ability to navigate multiple databases
  • Demonstrates analytical capability and problem solving skills using Six Sigma Lean methodology Preferred:
    • Prior experience in a steel manufacturing operation (ideally in plate), preferably with a technical background
    • Completion of Six Sigma Lean Green Belt training or Certification Education Required:
      • B.S. degree in an engineering discipline or an Associate's degree and /or equivalent job experience SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES / DIRECT REPORTS This position has no supervisory responsibilities. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee will be required to sit, stand, and/or walk as follows:
        • Sitting 4 hours at a time; average 4 hours a day
        • Standing 3 hours at a time; average 3 hours a day
        • Walking 1 hours at a time; average 1 hour
        • Alternate sitting and standing as needed throughout the 8 hour shift The position requires the following talking, vision and hearing capabilities:
          • Talking person to person, on the phone, and in a group setting
          • Hearing in person, on the phone, and in a group setting
          • Vision near, midrange, far, and peripheral vision
          • Depth perception and the ability to adjust focus The employee is occasionally required to:
            • Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or climb
            • Twist at waist level, reach above shoulder level, reach at waist/desk level and below waist level
            • Reach above shoulder level, at waist/desk level, and below waist level
            • Handle, grip, hold, and grasp with both hands together or separately
            • Finger with both hands together or separately
            • Feel with both hands together or separately; sense temperature and textures with both hands together or separately The employee will be required to work in the following conditions: (While wearing safety equipment and/or clothing for protection from hazards)
              • Extreme hot and cold conditions
              • In wet and humid conditions
              • Amid fumes, dust, dirt, and smoke
              • Amid mechanical, electrical, chemical, and industrial magnets hazards POSITION TYPE - WORK HOURS - TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
                • Position is full time, Exempt
                • Position works an eight hour (8) day shift
                • Travel by driving or airplane for this position is expected to comprise less than 33% of work hours OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. SSAB's vision is a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world.
                  SSAB'svalues form the guiding principles of our company.
                  They shape our culture and characteristics.They serve as a compass for our actions and behavior, and describe what we stand for. Values guide us daily in making the right choices and doing the right things.
                  
                  SSAB'svalues are:
                  • Driven - Together we create value
                  • True - Do what is right
                  • Ahead - Future in mind SSAB BENEFITS - starting at hire! --- Excellent Pay with Additional Bonus
                    --- Very Affordable Health Insurance
                    • Medical - Blue Cross/Blue Shield
                    • Vision - Superior Vision
                    • Prescription Insurance - CVS/Caremark---401(k) with Employer Match - 5%---Company Paid Life Insurance, STD, and LTD*---Optional Additional Coverage - Life Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness Plans---Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Healthcare and Dependent Care
                      ---Tuition Reimbursement
                      • Montpelier, 1770 Bill Sharp Blvd, Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

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