Company Description

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 over 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.

ASC Profiles LLC is the leading manufacturer of steel roof and wall products and structural roof and floor deck in the Western U.S., servicing customers from six locations. ASC Profiles services various segments of the steel construction industry through its three divisions, AEP Span, ASC Steel Deck and ASC Building Products. 

Job Description

The Quality Manager contributes to the corporate Strategic Business Plan by developing and maintaining systems that facilitate the production processes achieved by each of the relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).  In partnership with Steelscape’s management team and all functional areas, this position ensures that Steelscape has a reputation as a high-quality supplier of products and services. The incumbent identifies, develops, implements and maintains quality systems for Steelscape. The Quality Manager leads quality improvement initiatives across all sites, supports sales and technical service in product application, product development, claim investigations and corrective actions.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop site work teams, facilitate team meetings, activities, resources, conflicts and overall team development. Act as a coach to remove obstacles to increase team performance and resolve team disputes when necessary.
• Continuously develop, oversee and maintain company infrastructure, practices and systems that support existing product and service quality requirements.
• Lead efforts to resolve quality problems across the organization.
• Manage and facilitate continuous improvement projects through worksite teams.
• Identify cost drivers and institute programs and procedures to reduce costs where applicable.
• Ensure standard practices and procedures for all processes are used in a controlled fashion to produce consistent and stable quality products and services. 
• Develop and provide training on process, product / customer requirements and quality systems tools.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:       

• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Metallurgy/Chemistry/Engineering or related field
• 5 years minimum experience in manufacturing setting
• 5 years’ Supervisor or manager experience
• 10 years minimum experience in Quality Systems role
• Knowledge of testing procedures, basic chemistry, metallurgy and quality control methods
• Ability to write statistical and routine reports, technical documentation, procedures and correspondence

Preferred:       

• Master of Science in Metallurgy/Chemistry/Engineering or MBA
• 10 years’ experience in manufacturing setting

Pay Range: $114,190 - $171,286 annually

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.