At EVRAZ, 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 and Responsibilities

The Operational Excellence Analyst will be responsible for developing and implementing the corporate operational excellence strategy, EVRAZ Business System (EBS), at the Pueblo Division with a focus on employee engagement and cultural transformation. In this role the successful candidate will support all activities assigned to the program office in Pueblo. Successful candidates for the Operational Excellence Analyst role will have previous industrial experience in continuous improvement, manufacturing, operations, maintenance, reliability, quality assurance, or metallurgy.

• Facilitate the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, idea generation sessions, and other relevant tools or methodologies

• Analyze existing workflows, identify bottlenecks, and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

• Support teams in the development and execution of process improvement plans, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including but not limited to operations, production, quality, finance, and IT to drive a collaborative approach to organizational improvements

• Lead training, coaching, and mentoring sessions with supervisors and shop personnel

• Improve engagement and facilitate cultural transformation by collaborating with employees at all levels of the organization to drive continuous improvement. Lead ideations sessions with cross-functional teams and track initiative progress and financial impact for unit

• Identify and develop operational change activists while establishing a strong communication and engagement across unit

• Train all EVRAZ employees in EBS

• Identify, quantify and execute on EBS activities across unit

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical, Mechanical, or Metallurgical Engineering preferred; other engineering disciplines will be considered

• 3-5 years of relevant industry experience, preferred

• Must be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to understand product flow and process in a manufacturing facility

• Experience with change management, preferably in a manufacturing or related industry

• Strong collaborator and ability to influence at production unit

• Solid teambuilding skills and demonstrated ability to motivate and coach a high performing team

• Ensures accountability and sets clear expectations in line with commitments

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining accuracy, quality, and meeting deadlines

• Training and/or Certification with Six Sigma, SPC, 5‐S, Project Management Facilitation or other quality/process improvement processes considered an asset

• Experience and expertise in Value Stream Mapping with the ability to lead the process

• Experience and expertise in leading problem-solving session, with working knowledge of techniques

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to use analytical tools/software and strong understanding of statistics (e.g. Power BI, Minitab, SQL, etc.)

Compensation

• $64, 900 - $80, 000 per year
  

Open & Closing Dates

• 4/16/2025 - 5/5/2025

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
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

EVRAZ North America 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.

EVRAZ North America 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 careers@evrazna.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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