Continuous Improvement Analyst PL

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**Learn about this opportunity** **We support diversity and inclusion; therefore, all our positions are also open to Persons with Disabilities (PCD).** If you focus on customers and innovation; make decisions openly and transparently; appreciate and nurture a respectful work environment; collaborate across disciplines, pragmatically and results-oriented, taking ownership of deliverables, learn more about our **Continuous Improvement Analyst PL** position. **Important position details:** * + Work location: Brumado \- BA; + Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; + Work modality: On-site; + Contract type: Permanent. **Responsibilities:** * + Oversee governance of routine management processes: Standardization, 6S, Anomaly Handling, Kaizen, and CEDAC (Cause-and-Effect Diagram with Cards); + Lead the development and follow-up of Kaizen activities in factories, ensuring effectiveness and financial return for the company; + Execute and monitor 6S activities in factories, ensuring program implementation and sustainability within the company; + Conduct area diagnostics using Lean Manufacturing tools to achieve sustainable organizational results; + As an internal auditor, perform daily audits in operational and/or administrative areas where the 6S program is implemented, verifying compliance with established standards; + Evaluate and measure operational areas’ adherence to the integrated management system through GEMBA audits across the pillars of Hoshin Kanri, Kaizen, Daily Routine Management, Safety \+ 5S; + Lead the development and follow-up of Kaizen activities in factories, ensuring effectiveness and financial return for the company; + Implement, per priority, dissemination of problem-solving methodology knowledge, ensuring methodology implementation and sustainability within the company; + Support implementation of benchmark standards for measuring OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and TRF (Quick Tool Change) performance parameters. **Required knowledge and skills:** * + Knowledge of routine management and process standardization: 6S (5S \+ Safety), SOPs, TPM, SMED, and Kanban; + Experience with continuous improvement tools: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and PDCA; + Ability to identify improvement opportunities, analyze processes, and apply problem-solving methodologies; + Skill in root cause analysis, action plan definition, and deviation handling; + Knowledge of CEDAC (Cause-and-Effect Diagram with Cards); + Advanced Microsoft Office suite; + Basic/intermediate English; + Willingness to travel occasionally. **Preferred qualifications:** * + Knowledge/experience in manufacturing production; + Power BI. Salary and benefits align with market trends for companies of our size and sector, including health insurance, bonus, and meal card. Benefits also emphasize well-being and balance — such as extended maternity and paternity leave, emotional support, Gympass, among others. **About the company** We are RHI Magnesita, the force driving the refractory industry. We master high temperatures so industries worldwide can build a modern and sustainable life. We are the global leader in high-quality refractory products, systems, and services — essential for industrial processes operating above 1,200°C (e.g., steel, cement, non-ferrous metals, glass, and others). We employ 13,000 direct staff, operate 35 major production facilities, and maintain 70 commercial offices serving over 10,000 customers across 40 countries. **Our way of being** To deliver top performance to our customers, we rely on a qualified, engaged, and collaborative team that puts innovative technologies into practice. That’s why we care deeply about people — striving to attract and retain talent while fostering a leadership style that encourages openness, new ideas, and execution of diverse initiatives. We believe pragmatic, positive, and integrated action makes teams stronger and delivers better results. We are a company built by people. And people mean diversity: of ideas, gender, skin color, race, life experiences, bodies, and minds. We commit to offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of gender, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic. We want all our employees to feel welcomed and valued. Here, you can truly be yourself!