VP Manufacturing

BlueScope•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

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 VP of Manufacturing is member of the BlueScope Buildings North America Executive Team. Direct report to the BlueScope Buildings North America President. This role contributes to Our Purpose by leading all aspects of the Manufacturing and Supply Chain & Logistics operations. Responsible for seven manufacturing facilities, six in the US and one in Mexico, along with safety, quality, delivery, environmental, Labor relations (as appropriate), and financial results. Key Focus Areas Drive operational improvements related to throughput increases to satisfy customer demand, Reliability and maintenance excellence to lower costs and reduce operational variability. Contribute to modernizing our enterprise resource planning, or ERP, systems across BBNA to eliminate data silos, minimize duplication and reduce errors, increasing efficiency and effectiveness. Scope of Accountability Approximately 225,000 tons of steel Approximately, 1200 people in Manufacturing, Logistics, and Supply Chain Organization, with 5 direct reports. Influence across all areas of the business including sales and marketing, advanced engineering, and corporate support resources such as IT, HR , legal, and environmental. Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Operations Signature Attributes Driver of Commercial Success Capability Builder – You invest in strengthening our people and coaching others. Creative Problem Solver – You drive new ideas and purpose innovation through diversity. Collaborative Partner – You proactively include others and drive outcomes. Change Facilitator – You monitor the future and adapt through strategic foresight. Connected Communicator – You seek and share knowledge, within and external to BSL. Growth Mindset – You have a continuous desire to learn and evolve. Community leadership – You display empathy and emotional intelligence and have a passion for community involvement. Inclusive Mindset – You display cultural and cognitive flexibility. Digital fluency - awareness and appetite for new technologies

Requirements

At least 15-20 years of heavy manufacturing experience, with progressive leadership development across multiple departments and functions.
Exceptional track record of success driving continuous improvement/possess a continuous improvement mindset.
Track record of transformational leadership in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability and track record in improving capacity in multiple manufacturing facilities.
Industrial relations experience, working with unions.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating in the steel industry.
Experience either adding manufacturing facilities from an acquisition/greenfield or conversion standpoint.
Strong track record of preventative and predictive maintenance.
Experience leading (and passion for) application of new technologies and digital solutions to both the continuous and step-change improvement of a business

Responsibilities

Leading all aspects of the Manufacturing and Supply Chain & Logistics operations.
Responsible for seven manufacturing facilities, six in the US and one in Mexico, along with safety, quality, delivery, environmental, Labor relations (as appropriate), and financial results.
Drive operational improvements related to throughput increases to satisfy customer demand, Reliability and maintenance excellence to lower costs and reduce operational variability.
Contribute to modernizing our enterprise resource planning, or ERP, systems across BBNA to eliminate data silos, minimize duplication and reduce errors, increasing efficiency and effectiveness.