Quality Process Specialist, ASC

  • Full-time
  • Shift: 1st Shift
  • Job Posting Date: 6-May-2022
  • Department: Manufacturing

Company Description

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 almost 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.

Job Description

The Quality Process Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing technical, quality and process specifications for AEP Span Operations. This includes tracking and reporting production key metrics on a daily and monthly basis, leading quality and yield improvement activities, supporting quality investigations, and implementing manufacturing excellence tools and best practices. They drive problem solving to meet internal and external customer concerns as well as support Operations and Quality Systems on vendor specifications and performance.  The incumbent will serve as a resource to ASC Steel Deck and ASC Building Products locations. Position primarily located in Tacoma WA, will travel approximately 10% of time to support other locations.

  • Support operations teams with data analysis, product inspection, troubleshoot equipment, and other activities to help drive improvement initiatives for productivity and quality KPIs.
  • Communicate with Manufacturing Manager, Production Lead, and associates / serve as site leadership support and assist Plant Manager or Production Lead.
  • Lead and support the development of corrective actions, both internal and customer driven, to eliminate defects, minimize product variability and develop best practices.
  • On a daily basis facilitate and support self-directed work teams in reaching consensus with respect to process improvements, material dispositions, production delays, etc. 
  • Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and training material to transfer appropriate process, quality, and safety knowledge to associates.
  • Lead and support continuous improvement/manufacturing excellent projects through team efforts. Write and champion capital projects.
  • Support the resolution of vendor supply issues.
  • Assisting with all safety issues related to production and ensure that safety goals are achieved. Engaging associates in all aspects of safety, meetings, conversations, and incident reporting.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing or Operations Management or related field and/or combination of education and experience. 
  • 3+ years process or quality systems experience in industrial manufacturing 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 4+ years process or quality systems experience in industrial manufacturing 
  • SAP Experience
  • Proven project management or project leadership support in manufacturing environment
  • Experience in steel or aluminum roll forming

Skills & Competencies:

  • Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
  • Accomplished safety leader
  • Continuous improvement techniques with manufacturing processes and capabilities
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members to achieve planned results
  • Excellent organizational skills with the proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • High levels of integrity
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Leading team achievements
  • Proficient verbal, problem-solving, presentation and facilitation skills
  • Demonstrated project management skills
  • Results oriented attitude with a proven track record of ensuring key deadlines are met
  • Safety and environmental focus
  • Self-drive and achievement oriented
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
  • Understand complex equipment to resolve issues

Additional Information

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.

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

ASC Profiles LLC 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. 

 

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