Qualdoc

Qualdoc

Continuous Improvement Engineer – Manufacturing Operations

Petersburg, VA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 42 days ago
Process ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

  • This position plays a critical role in supporting production leadership, operational teams, and plant management by identifying opportunities for improvement, implementing sustainable solutions, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • The successful candidate will serve as a key resource for process optimization, project implementation, employee development, and business system integration while helping the organization achieve measurable performance improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and manage project tracking systems, performance metrics, and improvement databases.
  • Identify recurring process issues, production inefficiencies, and sources of variation, then develop effective corrective actions.
  • Support daily improvement management activities and provide cost analysis for proposed improvement initiatives.
  • Serve as a resource for departments seeking support with operational improvement efforts.
  • Collaborate with operational leaders and supervisors to ensure consistent application of business system standards and improvement processes.
  • Support initiatives involving process audits, standardization efforts, results management, failure analysis, 5S programs, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Experience working with production quality systems, process standardization, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of steel manufacturing processes and equipment used in heavy industrial operations.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Scrap processing
  • Melting operations
  • Maintenance operations
  • Finishing processes
  • Shipping and warehouse operations
  • Production supervision or facilitation

Compensation

  • Maintain and manage project tracking systems, performance metrics, and improvement databases.
  • Analyze operational data, identify performance trends, and uncover opportunities for process optimization.
  • Participate in departmental goal setting and contribute to the achievement of operational objectives.
  • Identify recurring process issues, production inefficiencies, and sources of variation, then develop effective corrective actions.
  • Support daily improvement management activities and provide cost analysis for proposed improvement initiatives.
  • Facilitate training programs covering continuous improvement methodologies, tools, procedures, and best practices.

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