Operational Excellence Analyst

At CF&I Steel, L.P., 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, at the Pueblo Division with a focus on safety improvements, employee engagement, and cultural transformation. Successful candidates for the Operational Excellence Analyst role will have previous industrial experience in continuous improvement, manufacturing, operations, reliability, quality assurance, or metallurgy.

• Facilitate the implementation of safety and operational continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, idea generation sessions, and other relevant tools or methodologies.
• Analyze existing workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements to drive key business metrics of productivity, OTIF, and EBITDA
• Utilize process experts, department leaders, and floor employees as needed to generate improvement ideas and accomplish key objectives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and safety improvements
• Support decision-making through data visualization and dashboards
• Facilitate cultural transformation by collaborating with employees at all levels of the organization to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional teams and track initiative progress to ensure on-time completion of deliverables
• Coach managers, supervisors, and shop personnel in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Identify and develop operational change activists while establishing a strong communication and engagement across unit
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical, Mechanical, or Metallurgical Engineering preferred; other engineering disciplines will be considered
• 3-5 years’ experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with assignments in lean manufacturing/continuous improvement
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining accuracy, quality, and meeting deadlines
• Strong collaborator with demonstrated ability to influence without authority at production unit
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to teach/train others in lean tools and fundamentals Experience and expertise in leading problem-solving session, with working knowledge of techniques
• Experience and expertise in Value Stream Mapping with the ability to lead the process
• Ensures accountability and sets clear expectations in line with commitments
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to use analytical tools/software and strong understanding of statistics (e.g. Power BI, Minitab, SQL, etc.)
• Training and/or Certification with Six Sigma, 5‐S, Project Management Facilitation or other quality/process improvement processes is a plus
  
  

Compensation

• $72,000 - $86,000 USD per Year
  
  

Open & Closing Dates

• 7/23/2025 - 8/13/2025
  
  

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

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. 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.

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. 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@orionsteel.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!