What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Improvement Analyst position at AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company?
Join our team as a Process Improvement Analyst! In this role, you will be at the forefront of driving innovation, efficiency, and excellence across our company. We are seeking an analytical, solutions-oriented professional passionate about optimizing processes and achieving measurable results. You will utilize problem-solving tools and statistical techniques to make a lasting impact on our manufacturing and business operations.
Ideal Candidate:
- Data-Driven Problem Solver: Use problem-solving tools and statistical methods to analyze processes and eliminate inefficiencies. Six Sigma Black Belt certification is required (or a strong plan to achieve it).
- Collaborative Leader: Provide leadership and guidance to continuous improvement teams and foster a culture of operational excellence across AMERICAN and its subsidiaries.
- Facilitator: Foster collaboration by leading productive meetings and team discussions that drive actionable results. Promote open communication, encourage diverse input, and guide teams toward consensus and successful outcomes during process improvement initiatives.
- Change Advocate: Champion process improvement initiatives by designing experiments, analyzing trends, and making recommendations for process or product changes.
- Supportive Trainer: Train team members and process owners in problem-solving tools to empower data-driven decision-making.
- Detail-Oriented Analyst: Use Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools to monitor performance, identify trends, and implement meaningful change.
- Data Specialist: Develop scientific methods for collecting and analyzing data, ensuring accurate monitoring and reporting of performance metrics.
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university. (official transcript required).
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification or intent to achieve certification within a defined timeline.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Ability to understand and analyze data, ranging from production to non-production, to produce effective data analysis.
AMERICAN Benefits:
- 401(k) Plan
- Profit Sharing Bonus Plan
- Eagan Center for Wellness
- Medical, Dental and Supplemental Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
About AMERICAN
Founded in 1905 in Birmingham, Alabama, AMERICAN is a manufacturer of fire hydrants, valves, ductile iron pipe and spiral-welded steel pipe for the waterworks industry and high-frequency-welded steel pipe for the oil and natural gas industries. AMERICAN's diversified product line also includes fire pumps, structural casing and piling, castings for large machinery, and specialty rubber products. For more than a century, AMERICAN has been committed to doing things The Right Way exceeding customer expectations, being a good neighbor in our communities, and supporting our employees.
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