Job Description:

Let’s get to work!

 

Interested in rewarding work experiences where you can thrive personally and professionally? How about peace of mind knowing that you are part of a valued team in a growing organization?

Come be part of our team, with this new exciting role!

 

This new role will help the team by implementing and supporting Safety, Lean, Production and Environmental initiatives. Train and implement solutions to improve productivity, safety activities and quality. Must embrace and support core values Accountability, Commitment and Teamwork.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Lead Safety Program to ensure employee safety and compliance with OSHA standards

·         Conduct weekly safety meetings with the team

·         Provide direction with the production team if any unsafe acts or conditions are observed.

·         Train and mentor department subject matter experts in the application of safety and the continuous improvement system.

·         Train worksite on proper processes and procedures regarding Safety, Lean and Environmental.

·         Optimize manufacturing processes to attain maximum safety, product quality, efficiency, and repeatability.

·         Lead evaluation of production processes needing improvement and recommend solutions to management.

·         Work with management/supervision, Operations, QA, and Maintenance to develop best practices.

·         Implement best practices and train affected personnel in their application.

·         Drive process improvement through statistical analysis and Lean toolbox.

·         Develop, collect and analyze lean manufacturing metrics and audits.

·         Lead and guide continuous improvement initiatives within the plant.

·         Provide hands on assistance in completing Lean projects and initiatives

·         Create project value measurement, develop timelines and track progress.

·         Collect plant metrics, analyze data and recommend appropriate changes and courses of action.

·         Support the Production Management as needed with production, paperwork or projects

·         Work with other Safety and Lean personnel across the Northwest Pipe organization

·         Assist with the SPCC/SWPPP by conducting audits, taking samples and providing information

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

 

·         Industrial Safety or a technical discipline is desired.

·         Minimum 3 years business operations, plant engineering or manufacturing experience to include 1-2 years of process improvement program proven success.

·         Experience delivering OSHA compliant Safety programs in a manufacturing environment.

·         Understanding of welding concepts and liquid industrial coating applications.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

·         Certified in OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainer program

·         Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S processes strongly preferred.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Our organization maintains a drug-free workplace. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successful passing of a drug test and background check.

Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Northwest Pipe Company reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.

Salary: $53,000.00

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