Gerdau North America
Continuous Improvement Specialist I
Gerdau North America, Cartersville, Georgia, United States, 30120
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Continuous Improvement Specialist I
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Gerdau North America
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.
If you are vision‑impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Manufacturing
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Continuous Improvement Specialist I
role at
Gerdau North America
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.
If you are vision‑impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Manufacturing
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Get notified about new Continuous Improvement Specialist jobs in
Cartersville, GA .
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