Manufacturing Process Manager - 1st shift

BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Supportive Team

Inclusive Environment

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Process Manager I to oversee plant manufacturing functions with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, efficiency and cost reduction.

You will supervise production staff and cultivate a high-performance team culture through coaching and mentoring. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, accurate reporting, and collaboration across shifts to meet weekly forecasts and ensure compliance with fabrication tolerances.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• 3 years in a leadership position.
• Background in steel industry with welding processes preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; able to create/manage spreadsheets and reports.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to adapt to new systems.
• Budget management experience.
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused.
• Hands-on with machinery; willing to learn.
• Team-oriented and safety-minded.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage Compass shipping, scheduling, and delivery.
• Report on weekly forecast tons and hours.
• Communicate quality changes, inspections, drawings, root cause and corrective action.
• Understand tolerances and fabrication requirements.
• Create process goals and monitor efficiency.
• Administer inventory control.
• Mentor new hires and employee department transfers.
• Ensure all inspections are complete.
• Maintain employee work schedules in payroll system.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Quality reporting & documentation

Scheduling and planning

Budget management

Team coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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!

Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Process Manager!

The Manufacturing Process Manager I oversees all plant manufacturing functions and focuses on safety, quality, delivery, efficiency and cost reduction. The Manager supervises production staff and creates a successful team culture through coaching and mentoring. They are also accountable for various manufacturing key process indicators.

What We Offer Training and Growth:

• Hands-on training and opportunities for professional development, regardless of prior experience.
• Supportive Team: A collaborative work environment where you’ll feel supported and empowered.
• Inclusive Environment: A culture that values diversity and promotes equity, ensuring everyone has a voice and opportunities to succeed.
• Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package and work-life balance initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

BlueScope Buildings is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. You’re a great fit if you:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of manufacturing experience
• 3 years of experience in a leadership position
• Preferred: Background in the steel industry with hands-on experience in welding processes and techniques.
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology and computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite; must be capable of creating and managing spreadsheets, reports, and documentation with accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to adapt to new systems and tools relevant to manufacturing operations.
• Budget management background
• Have a keen eye for detail and take pride in producing quality work.
• Enjoy hands‑on roles and working with machinery or are eager to learn.
• Are comfortable working in a supportive, team‑oriented environment.
• Value safety, organization, and continuous improvement

What You’ll Do

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage Compass shipping, scheduling, and delivery
• Report on weekly forecast tons and hours
• Communicate quality changes, inspections, drawings, root cause and corrective action.
• Understand tolerances and fabrication requirements.
• Create process goals and monitor efficiency
• Administer inventory control
• Mentor new hires and employee department transfers
• Ensure all inspections are complete
• Maintain employee work schedules in payroll system

Join a team where your skills, ideas, and contributions will make an impact. Let’s build something extraordinary—together.

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. 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.

• health insurance
• life insurance
• short and long term disability
• paid time off
• 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.

We are a global leader in metal coating and painting products for building and construction industries, providing vital components for houses, buildings, structures, vehicles and more. We have built a solid foundation for growth with a diverse portfolio of businesses in some of the largest and fastest growing economies of the world. We are headquartered in Australia, with our people and operations spread across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and throughout Asia.