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.

Steelscape, LLC is a national supplier of metallic-coated and pre-painted steel. Aimed at servicing the construction industry, Steelscape’s products can be used for a wide range of applications from metal buildings to architectural roofing to decking and framing. Steelscape’s facilities, located in Kalama, Washington; and Rancho Cucamonga, California are strategically located near major truck, ship and rail routes to service the Western U.S. market.

The Plant Manager leads creating and reinforcing a Zero-Harm and Zero-Defect culture.  This position will lead and manage ongoing operations and administration of the plant site including production, people leadership, maintenance, continuous improvement and quality initiatives. Through employee engagement and Manufacturing Excellence principles, the Manager focuses on performance improvement, cost reduction, product delivery and customer service.  The Plant Manager will also manage working capital through inventory control policy and ensure assets are maintained with sound engineering principles as well as all safety, environmental, and employee relations and development programs. This position will also foster a culture of inclusiveness and innovation in the workplace.

The Plant Manager is an active member of the leadership team responsible for setting overall direction and policy for Steelscape. This includes a heavy people management component, hiring and performance management of the plant.  They will be developing and executing strategic plans aligned with overall CPNA business goals. This role requires significant influence, buy-in, and coordination from department leaders within Steelscape and through CPNA such as manufacturing excellence, maintenance, quality, supply chain, IT&IS, and Finance.

This is an onsite role based out of Rancho Cucamonga, CA with occasional travel to other sites.

Key Responsibilities:- 

• Strong, empathetic, team and results oriented Leadership, implement and ensure high performance of the plant, the employees and safety metrics
• Develop and administer budget while improving conversion cost and reducing variances
• Plan and manage facility budgets. Ensure CAPEX and cost savings projects are completed on time, within budget and with recognized savings being realized.
• Communicate the company’s vision and values
• Leading the facility management team to achieve budgets and KPI’s, to optimize employee performance, leading and driving change, aggressively completing continuous improvement initiatives while driving overall results
• Facilitate quality and service improvements as well as cost reduction through good manufacturing practices
• Coordination of other functional groups and manufacturing management from other sites to ensure best practices are shared, implemented, and followed.

Minimum Requirements:- 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering (or related engineering field)
• 10-15 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, progressively experienced roles
• 10+ years of experience in a people management role
• Demonstrated experience leading/driving continuous improvement initiatives—LEAN, C/I, Six Sigma certification/training
• Proven people leader, empathic leader with strong interpersonal skills—ability to work the shop floor and executive suites
• Broad/ Diverse industrial/heavy industrial plant experience
• Knowledge/Experience with QMS and partnering with Quality and functional leaders
• Experience with restructuring/reorganization, RIF, Union organization and/or union contracts (CBAs)
• Leadership experience with performance and talent management, managing performance

Key Skills and competencies:- 

• Strong leadership, analytical and diplomacy skills
• Knowledge of steel industry
• Knowledge and application of Manufacturing Excellence principles
• Drive for business results
• Ability to create and lead a diverse employee population
• Ability to develop direct reports and mentor other individuals throughout the business
• Understanding of Compass, ERP systems
• Management of inventories
• Excellent verbal, problem-solving, presentation and facilitation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Leadership Ethics and values

Preferred:- 

• Masters degree in Business or Engineering/Manufacturing Management or related engineering field
• Industry knowledge / Experience—specifically painted steel
• 15+ years of experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish

Pay Range: $155,706 - $233,560

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.