About the role#
We are hiring an Operational Excellence Co-op Student to identify throughput losses and waste across our tubular lines. You will spend your term on the shop floor and analyzing production data to measure cycle times, identify line constraints, and quantify waste. Your findings will be integrated into our Enterprise Business System to support continuous improvement projects.
What you'll do#
- Create a current-state value stream map for each tubular line in scope.
- Perform a constraint analysis for each line, including data on bottlenecks and their impact on throughput.
- Develop a waste register to track occurrences and estimate annual impact.
- Enter at least three improvement opportunities into our Enterprise Business System with baseline data.
- Establish a repeatable data collection method, such as time study sheets or templates, for future use.
- Deliver a final presentation of your findings to operations leadership.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an engineering or engineering technology co-op program, having completed at least your second year.
- Strong Excel skills, specifically pivot tables, lookups, and basic charting.
- Working knowledge of statistics, including averages, variation, and distributions.
- Comfort working on the shop floor in PPE around heavy industrial equipment.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to engage with operators.
- Ability to manage your own time and work with limited supervision.
- Coursework in Lean, Six Sigma, or operations management is preferred.
- Exposure to Power BI, SQL, Python, or Minitab is an asset.
- Previous experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, or oil and gas is preferred.
- A valid driver’s license for occasional travel between sites is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site position.
- The role is based in Calgary and Red Deer, Alberta.
About Orion Steel
Orion Steel operates several manufacturing facilities including Rocky Mountain Steel Mills and Oregon Steel Mills. The company produces engineered steel products for the rail, energy, and industrial sectors. It serves clients across the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Chicago, the firm employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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