Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!

The Plant Manager leads, directs, facilitates, and optimizes all operations of the manufacturing plant in order to achieve business objectives. The Plant Manager develops and executes strategic plans aligned with business goals.

The Plant Manager is accountable for all aspects of plant performance, with a focus on safety, quality, people, customer service, and performance. Through employee engagement, the Plant Manager focuses on performance improvement, cost reduction, product delivery, and customer service.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitate quality and service improvements, as well as cost reduction, by developing and implementing robust manufacturing processes and best practices
• Develop and administer budget while improving conversion cost and reducing variances
• Ensure robust HSE and security procedures and training are in place, and the site is following compliance as required by legislation and corporate policy
• Mentor staff to optimize performance, drive results, and prepare for career development
• Lead and support programs that create a culture of respect, inclusion, and recognition
• Communicate the company’s vision, values, and key results areas
• Manage plant equipment layouts and new equipment startups

Education & Experience Qualifications

Minimum:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing ERP system driven environment
• 5 years of experience in a supervisory or people management role

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Manufacturing Engineering
• 10 years of experience in a manufacturing ERP system driven environment
• Experience with plant start-ups and equipment layout
• Evidence of successfully leading large scale projects

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, analytical and diplomacy skills
• Knowledge of steel industry
• Continuous improvement techniques with manufacturing processes and capabilities
• Understanding of Oracle ERP systems
• Management of inventories
• Excellent verbal, problem-solving, presentation and facilitation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products

* Activities performed less frequently may nevertheless be essential functions.

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.

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