Continuous Improvement Champion - Nucor Towers & Structures

Job DetailsDivision:Nucor Towers & Structures IncLocation:Brigham City, UT, United StatesOther Available Locations:N/AExpand Beyond with NucorNucor Towers and Structures (NTS) is a new entity within Nucor, the largest recycler and largest manufacturer of steel and steel products in North America, focused on the execution of our strategy to “Expand Beyond” our core business. As a part of Nucor’s New Markets product group, NTS is focused on the exciting growth potential in the power distribution market. Current production facility is in West Hazleton, PA, with plans to build a national footprint. Why Nucor? With a firm commitment to our teammates, strong benefits, and performance incentives, it’s easy to see why Nucor is named one of America’s best employers and ranked as the #1 employer in its industry by Fortune Magazine. For more information on our benefits go to Nucor.com/benefits.We work together to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment. While delivering the highest quality products and service for our customers, we lead the steel industry in environmental responsibility. Joining our team means working with people who have your back and are invested in helping you build a strong future. You will never stop learning at Nucor – and when you are ready to take the next step in your career, we’re ready too. Basic Job Functions:Nucor Towers & Structures Inc, a division of Nucor, the nation's largest recycler and largest manufacturer of steel and steel products, is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Continuous Improvement (CI) Champion at our business unit located in Brigham City, UT. Specific job responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:The Continuous Improvement (CI) Champion serves as a frontline CI lead, working across the groups to identify opportunities to drive business and operational efficiencies, designs, plans, and execute process changes, and embed the new processes and procedures into the operations and back-office for long term sustainability. The CI champion will be expected to identify and deliver attainable results while leading the change management efforts with support from teammates and leadership.Support Continuous Improvement program implementation and sustainmentHelp local team to seek and deliver operational improvement opportunities using lean/continuous improvement methodology & practicesOrganize, execute and drive process improvement through facilitation of improvement events such as warehouse layout changes, cycle time reduction and 5S eventsDevelop and execute Annual CI Roadmap for sitesProvide mentorship and support for improvement effortsConduct Daily Gemba walks, record findings, and correct issuesComplete improvement initiatives and eliminate waste within the processes make our operation more efficientLead Daily Management board meetingsResponsible for site level KPI Tracking and corrective actions as needed5S audits to sustain workplace organization effortsActive ambassador for continuous improvement and safety initiatives for the sitePresent/ share best practices and initiatives from local station throughout the NTS networkAbility to develop business cases for improvement projectsSafety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.Minimum Qualifications:Minimum high school GED or technical vocational schoolMicrosoft office competency (Visio, excel, PowerPoint)Excellent analytical skillsExcellent oral, written and communication skills1-3 years’ experience working in manufacturing environmentPersonable and professional demeanorAbility to multi-task and work independently as well as in different (local) teamsAbility to work within deadlines Preferred Qualifications:Preferred lean/continuous improvement experience and knowledgeLean Six Sigma Green beltAbility to communicate efficiently and effectivelyAbility to work in the field – cooperate & collaborate through influenceChange management skills.Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace