Quality Process Specialist - ASC Steel Deck

ASC Steel Deck, an ASC Profiles LLC brand, is a leading manufacturer of structural roof and floor steel deck bringing products that create strength for essential buildings within our communities including stadiums, airports, universities, and high rises. ASC Steel Deck 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. Learn more at bluescope.com.

The Quality Process Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing technical, quality and process specifications for ASC Profiles LLC Operations. This includes tracking and reporting production key metrics on a daily and monthly basis, leading quality and yield improvement activities, supporting quality investigations, and implementing manufacturing excellence tools and best practices. They drive problem solving to meet internal and external customer concerns as well as support Operations and Quality Systems on vendor specifications and performance. 

The incumbent will serve as a resource to ASC Steel Deck and ASC Building Products locations. Position predominantly located in Kalama, WA, will travel approximately 30% of time, including overnight travel, to support other locations. 

Primary duties  & responsibilities:- 

• Support operations teams with data analysis, product inspection, troubleshoot equipment, and other activities to help drive improvement initiatives for productivity and quality KPIs. 
• Communicate with Manufacturing Manager, Production Lead, and associates / serve as site leadership support and assist Plant Manager or Production Lead.  
• Lead and support the development of corrective actions, both internal and customer driven, to eliminate defects, minimize product variability and develop best practices. 
• On a daily basis facilitate and support self-directed work teams in reaching consensus with respect to process improvements, material dispositions, production delays, etc.   
• Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and training material to transfer appropriate process, quality, and safety knowledge to associates. 
• Lead and support continuous improvement/manufacturing excellent projects through team efforts. Write and champion capital projects. 
• Support the resolution of vendor supply issues. 
• Assisting with all safety issues related to production and ensure that safety goals are achieved. Engaging associates in all aspects of safety, meetings, conversations, and incident reporting. 

Minimum:- 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or Operations Management or related field.
• 2+ years process or quality systems experience in industrial manufacturing   

 Preferred:-

• 4+ years process or quality systems experience in industrial manufacturing   
• SAP Experience  
• Proven project management or project leadership support in manufacturing environment  
• Experience in steel or aluminum roll forming 

Skills & Competencies:-

• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams 
• Accomplished safety leader  
• Continuous improvement techniques with manufacturing processes and capabilities 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members to achieve planned results 
• Excellent organizational skills with the proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 
• Good problem-solving skills 
• High levels of integrity 
• Interpersonal skills  
• Leading team achievements 
• Proficient verbal, problem-solving, presentation and facilitation skills 
• Demonstrated project management skills 
• Results oriented attitude with a proven track record of ensuring key deadlines are met 
• Safety and environmental focus 
• Self-drive and achievement oriented 
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills 
• Understand complex equipment to resolve issues 

Additional information

Pay Range: $77,211 - $115,817 annually

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, as well as a deferred compensation plan.

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.