Manufacturing Manager, Kalama Jobs

NS BlueScope - Coated Products North America (Coated Products) is a joint venture between Nippon Steel and BlueScope Steel. The Coated Product business operates in the United States, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, with its headquarters based in Singapore. This joint venture provides a strong platform to capture growth in new market segments. ASC Profiles LLC and Steelscape LLC are part of the NS BlueScope Coated Products business in the United States and is an industry leader on the forefront of offering innovative steel product solutions. With over 600 employees and eight manufacturing plants across the Western United States, we have built trusted brands which have served the construction industry for over 50 years.

ASC Profiles LLC is the leading manufacturer of steel roof and wall products and structural roof and floor deck in the Western U.S., servicing customers from six locations. ASC Profiles services various segments of the steel construction industry through its three divisions, AEP Span, ASC Steel Deck and ASC Building Products.

ASC Steel Deck, a division of ASC Profiles LLC, is a leading supplier and manufactures a complete line of structural, floor and roof deck that has been fully tested and evaluated for commercial construction applications for the construction market in the Western United States. ASC Steel Deck supplies structural, roof and floor deck solutions to commercial and industrial markets which are sold through an established network of knowledgeable brokers, deck sub-contractors, steel erectors and steel fabricators.

The Manufacturing Manager provides leadership to the production planning, shipping, and operations staff in all aspects of the operational processes for the plant site and is critical in ensuring the skills and competency of direct reports are developed and maintained. This position oversees the Kalama location which includes ASC Steel Deck Operations. This role leads and reinforces a high performing safety culture. Through employee engagement and support, the Manufacturing Manager focuses on performance improvement, cost reduction, product delivery and customer service. The incumbent will develop and execute strategic plans aligned with ASC Profiles’ business goals.

• Train and maintain standards according to BSL Codes of practice, Safety and environmental standards.
• Provide leadership, support and direction to site employees while ensuring the skills and competency of the team members are built and maintained.
• Accountable for effectively communicating with and supporting the team. This includes the timely communication of relevant information, as well as the company’s purpose, vision and values.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• Provide leadership consistency in implementing best practices.
• Support peers and collaboration by building networks, sharing successes, tools and knowledge.
• Mentor staff to optimize performance, grow and development team through talent and succession, drive for results and leadership growth.
• Facilitate quality, service improvements and cost reduction through efficient manufacturing practices, collaboration and use of continuous improvement methodology.
• Works extended hours, outside of regular shift schedule, as required by operational needs.
• Ensure CAPEX and cost savings projects are completed on time, within budget and with forecast improvements.
• Using Felt Leadership, implement and ensure high performance of safety culture.

Minimum:

• Proven experience in managing safety and environment, production efficiency, maintenance, visual management, manufacturing systems, equipment utilization, delivery performance, product quality, budget and cost controls.
• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Proven hands-on experience driving a culture of safety, high performance and employee engagement.
• HS Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and/or continuous improvement processes in manufacturing processes and their application in a production environment including experience in converting from traditional manufacturing to Lean principles and methodology.

Preferred:

• Proven experience with plant equipment layout.
• Knowledge of ASC Profiles products and specifications.
• A bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, operations management or related field is strongly preferred; or a combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in a managerial capacity at a roll-forming manufacturer.
• Knowledge of steel industry.
• 7+ years' of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Skills & Competencies:

• Embracing change
• Ability to communicate and collaborate across organization and at all levels
• Continuous improvement techniques with manufacturing processes and capabilities
• Proficient verbal, problem-solving, presentation and facilitation skills
• Building and maintaining relationships
• Strong leadership, analytical and diplomacy skills
• Adapting cultural differences
• Management of inventories
• Learning to delegate
• Ability to lead and grow capabilities of others
• Follow BlueScope safety framework and demonstrate strong safety orientation and leadership
• Implementing change
• Business acumen
• Effectively leading and developing engaged teams
• Innovative problem solving
• Understanding of manufacturing KPIs and analytics
• Coaching and developing others
• Resolving conflict
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and ERP
• Drive for results

Additional Information:

Pay Range: Min $99,000 - Max $149,000

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.