Director, Center of Excellence
Apply NowCompany: BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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!
Director, Center of Excellence
Kalama, WA or Rancho Cucamonga, CA
We are unable to sponsor or takeover sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Coated Products North America (CPNA) is a leading manufacturer of steel construction products including residential metal roofing, architectural metal siding, and structural steel deck. We serve the construction industry through the trusted brands of Steelscape, AEP Span, ASC Steel Deck, and ASC Building Products. We employ more than 600 and are united in our focus on building beauty and strength in our communities.
Coated Products North America is part of the BlueScope family of businesses. BlueScope is a global steel company that manufactures and supplies some of the most essential and enduring structures in the world. With a history of over 100 years, BlueScope operates in 15 countries, employs over 16,500, and focuses on building a sustainable future with resilient and innovative solutions.
About the role
Responsible for leading and managing the Center of Excellence Team for CPNA in North America. This team ensures development and implementation of 'Best in Class's Solutions for CPNA that will drive exceptional customer experience and improve productivity, efficiency & connectivity across the value chain (Plan - Source - Make - Deliver - Quality) creating a competitive advantage for the business. The leader will be responsible for 3 pillars - Manufacturing Excellence, Project Engineering &, Advanced Data Analytics
Create & Drive Value
Build Capabilities
Educate, Engage and Empower
Project Management
Change Management
Skills & Competencies
High energy, results-oriented individual who makes a difference - takes initiative, makes things happen, accepts accountability, and has a "can do" attitude; has a sense of urgency. Creative and flexible in attitude and style to adapt to new situations in a rapidly changing, dynamic environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers & customers.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills; ability and desire to promote teamwork and develop employees. Able to lead team members without being the direct supervisor.
Demonstrated knowledge of market trends; ability to use market data to define organizational direction; ability to anticipate and respond to market challenges
Proven ability to manage the process of product supply and source of risk in end-to-end supply chain
Core Competencies
Demonstrate solid leadership skills to motivate others
Possess business acumen
Be a sponsor and an agent of change and risk management
Execute on deliverables in a timely and accurate manner
Ability to influence team members toward a common SMART goal in:
Matrix organization
Project management
End to end expertise in Supply Chain
Management of leaders
Creation of content through architecting solutions
Regulatory and Compliance
Sustainability
Inventory Accuracy
Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently
Make decisions based on facts and data
Deep Lean expertise
Tools Required
Manufacturing Schedules
Safety Metrics
SAP
Microsoft Office Products
Production Plan
Maintenance Schedules
Education & Experience Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related degree and experience. Masters or MBA preferred
15 or more years experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing & Quality
15 or more years experience of managing and developing a team
Data driven with attention to detail
Ability to simplify complex tasks through process and standards
Self-Starter with an entrepreneurial approach to business
Strong communication skills
Deep competence and experience W Lean, Six Sigma & Driving cost and optimization projects
Have an executive presence and be able to present and influence key leaders in the business
Salary Range: This position's estimated annual base salary is $161,613.00 - $242,419.00. Actual base salary will be dependent on an individual's skills, qualifications, and experience. This role is eligible for 401k Savings plan, Healthcare (medical, dental and vision), and other generous rewards.
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.
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!
Director, Center of Excellence
Kalama, WA or Rancho Cucamonga, CA
We are unable to sponsor or takeover sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Coated Products North America (CPNA) is a leading manufacturer of steel construction products including residential metal roofing, architectural metal siding, and structural steel deck. We serve the construction industry through the trusted brands of Steelscape, AEP Span, ASC Steel Deck, and ASC Building Products. We employ more than 600 and are united in our focus on building beauty and strength in our communities.
Coated Products North America is part of the BlueScope family of businesses. BlueScope is a global steel company that manufactures and supplies some of the most essential and enduring structures in the world. With a history of over 100 years, BlueScope operates in 15 countries, employs over 16,500, and focuses on building a sustainable future with resilient and innovative solutions.
About the role
Responsible for leading and managing the Center of Excellence Team for CPNA in North America. This team ensures development and implementation of 'Best in Class's Solutions for CPNA that will drive exceptional customer experience and improve productivity, efficiency & connectivity across the value chain (Plan - Source - Make - Deliver - Quality) creating a competitive advantage for the business. The leader will be responsible for 3 pillars - Manufacturing Excellence, Project Engineering &, Advanced Data Analytics
Create & Drive Value
- Execution - Deliver and execute Breakthrough Top Initiatives for CPNA from end to end (Ideation - Assessment - Feasibility - Execution). Responsible for idea generation from across CPNA and funnel the ideas to execution. Effectively manage the Capital process
- Governance- Define standard metrics and update the business leaders along with the extended Operational Team. Provide support and direction on organizational change management.
Build Capabilities
- Manufacturing Excellence - Utilizing the handbook ME BlueScope Way continuously improve manufacturing processes, systems, and operations to achieve the highest levels of quality, efficiency, productivity, and sustainability.
- Support - Provide skills assessment & develop a capability improvement matrix to that will upskill our maintenance and ops teams. Enabling our workforce to work better, smarter and more productively
Educate, Engage and Empower
- Best Practices - Continue to benchmark by identifying the latest technologies across the industry. Establish or provide standardized approaches/processes & knowledge centers.
- Training - Provide e-learning curriculum, classroom training, certification programs. Deliver shared services, policies, training, templates, communications, etc.
Project Management
- Lead cross-functional teams in delivering key projects within time, cost, and quality constraints. Ensured that projects met the objectives set by stakeholders and provided regular progress updates.
Change Management
- Be a change enabler and effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders across the organization
Skills & Competencies
High energy, results-oriented individual who makes a difference - takes initiative, makes things happen, accepts accountability, and has a "can do" attitude; has a sense of urgency. Creative and flexible in attitude and style to adapt to new situations in a rapidly changing, dynamic environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers & customers.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills; ability and desire to promote teamwork and develop employees. Able to lead team members without being the direct supervisor.
Demonstrated knowledge of market trends; ability to use market data to define organizational direction; ability to anticipate and respond to market challenges
Proven ability to manage the process of product supply and source of risk in end-to-end supply chain
Core Competencies
Demonstrate solid leadership skills to motivate others
Possess business acumen
Be a sponsor and an agent of change and risk management
Execute on deliverables in a timely and accurate manner
Ability to influence team members toward a common SMART goal in:
Matrix organization
Project management
End to end expertise in Supply Chain
Management of leaders
Creation of content through architecting solutions
Regulatory and Compliance
Sustainability
Inventory Accuracy
Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently
Make decisions based on facts and data
Deep Lean expertise
Tools Required
Manufacturing Schedules
Safety Metrics
SAP
Microsoft Office Products
Production Plan
Maintenance Schedules
Education & Experience Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related degree and experience. Masters or MBA preferred
15 or more years experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing & Quality
15 or more years experience of managing and developing a team
Data driven with attention to detail
Ability to simplify complex tasks through process and standards
Self-Starter with an entrepreneurial approach to business
Strong communication skills
Deep competence and experience W Lean, Six Sigma & Driving cost and optimization projects
Have an executive presence and be able to present and influence key leaders in the business
Salary Range: This position's estimated annual base salary is $161,613.00 - $242,419.00. Actual base salary will be dependent on an individual's skills, qualifications, and experience. This role is eligible for 401k Savings plan, Healthcare (medical, dental and vision), and other generous rewards.
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.