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.
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: 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.
Top Skills
What We Do
With 14,000 people across 18 countries, BlueScope is a leading international supplier of steel products and solutions for building and construction markets. Australia’s largest manufacturer, BlueScope’s portfolio of brands includes COLORBOND®, ZINCALUME® and TRUECORE® steels and the LYSAGHT® range of building products.
Steel plays a critical role in sustainable development. To BlueScope, sustainability means developing, manufacturing and selling steel products and solutions in a way that provides for a sustainable future, with a focus on continuous improvement, adopting new operating methods and anticipating new products for the future.
BlueScope’s long-term growth is underscored by the sustainability of steel and the critical role it will play in supporting a sustainable society. We take a life-cycle approach, looking at the impact of a product over its entire life and focusing on the four principles of a circular economy: reduce, reuse, remanufacture and recycle.
Our steel products and services ensure that we contribute to the opportunities and challenges of society’s move to a lower-carbon economy. To deliver long-lasting value and meet the expectations of all of our stakeholders, our business must transform on all fronts. Read BlueScope's latest Sustainability Report at bluescope.com/sustainable-steel.
Interested in an exciting career at one of Australia’s most reputable companies with a track record of making things happen? Find out more at bluescope.com
BlueScope has been named an Inclusive Employer for 2019–2020 by the Diversity Council of Australia.
