Production Manager

NS BlueScope; Kalama (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

NS BlueScope seeks an Area Manager for its Kalama facility in Washington. This role involves overseeing safety, quality, and production of coated steel products.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and organizational skills, ensuring production goals are met while fostering a safe work environment. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, along with extensive experience in manufacturing and supervisory roles.

This position offers a competitive annual salary of $121,000 - $155,000 and additional benefits, including a targeted annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years experience in lieu of degree.
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5 years of experience in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor training status and identify needs of personnel.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers.
• Lead continuous improvement projects.
• Manage inventory and coordinate with line Schedulers.

Skills

Results oriented attitude

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills

Working knowledge of inventory systems

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Products

Workday

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!

Welcome to Steelscape.

Our team of 400 people is our strength, and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We love what we do. We’re a leading west‑coast manufacturer of coated and painted metal for construction providing enduring products, inspiring design options and superior customer experience – building a foundation of strength, beauty and performance within our communities. We sit alongside our colleagues at ASC Profiles as part of NS BlueScope Coated Products North America (CPNA), a joint venture between BlueScope and Nippon Steel. Working in close‑knit teams, our culture feels like a local business while benefiting from the scale of the group and global organization. Joining the Steelscape team means you’ll play your part in our ongoing success as we consistently deliver for our customers and strengthen our communities, now and into the future.

Primary Purpose & Value Of The Department & Position

The Area Manager is responsible for safety, quality and production of all coated steel products processed in their assigned department(s) at the Steelscape facility. The incumbent ensures that production goals are met, customer demands are satisfied, and all manufacturing associates work safely within a self‑directed team environment. This Area Manager is responsible for the day‑to‑day implementation of the business plans by achieving or exceeding KPI’s by providing leadership, employee development and ensuring continuous improvement strategies are implemented maintaining the profitability and competitiveness of the organization. Developing self‑directed working teams, facilitating team meetings, activities, resources, conflicts and overall team development is also required. Acting as a coach to remove obstacles to increase team performance and resolve team disputes may be necessary.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor training status and identify needs of personnel in department
• Develop and maintain effective and productive relationships with all customers; internal, external
• Manage and facilitate continuous improvement projects
• Lead efforts to troubleshoot quality and productivity problems within the business
• Develop and administer budget while improving conversion cost and reducing variances
• Mentor staff to optimize performance and drive results
• Work with production teams, Schedulers, Quality System, Facilitators, logistics and plant maintenance to ensure that production goals are met or exceeded
• Manage inventory and coordinate with line Schedulers
• Manage maintenance and reliability tasks to ensure continuity of operations
• Manage capital appropriations for current and future for respective departments
• Using Felt Leadership, implement and ensure high performance of safety metrics

Tools Required

• Manufacturing Schedules
• Safety Metrics
• SAP
• Microsoft Office Products
• Workday
• Budgets: Capital and Operating
• Production Plan
• Maintenance Schedules

Minimum Education & Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Manufacturing Engineering or related field or 10+ years relevant experience in lieu of degree
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5 years of experience in a supervisory or people management role

Preferred Experience

• 10 years of experience in manufacturing environment
• 5 years of Steelscape Product experience

Skills & Competencies

• Results oriented attitude with a proven track record of ensuring key deadlines are met
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the proven ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment
• Working knowledge of inventory systems used to track production, inventory and shipping required
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members to achieve planned results

Salary Range

The expected pay scale for this role is $121,000.00 - $155,000.00 annually, depending on experience, skill set, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a targeted annual bonus of xx, health and welfare benefits and 401(k) match in accordance with BlueScope policies.

Arbitration Notice

Steelscape LLC (and its related BlueScope companies) requires all new hires to sign a Mutual Arbitration Agreement as a condition of employment. This agreement provides that any employment‑related disputes between you and the Company will be resolved through final and binding arbitration rather than in court, except where prohibited by law. The agreement also includes a class and collective action waiver, meaning claims must be brought on an individual basis. Applicants may review a copy of the agreement upon request prior to signing.

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.

EEO

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, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.