Supply and Process Improvement Lead

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

**The Opportunity**

Our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for a Supply and Process Improvement Lead in our Painting and Finishing Department (PFD) within Springhill Works based in Port Kembla. As part of the broader Manufacturing Portfolio, we have painting facilities located in Springhill, Western Sydney and Queensland that deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers.

As a supplier of premium product to our customers and as a key part of the value chain, it's critical our processes and supply of materials to the department is effective and robust. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring paint and chemical stock is ready in the right quantity at the right time to deliver seamless and uninterrupted production. Interacting with a broad cross section of the department (from operation teams, leaders, technologists and supply chain to name a few) you'll be known for your dependability and reliability, consistently delivering a solid outcome, playing your part in delivering operational outcomes.

It's an ideal time to join our Painting and Finishing department, we have a close knit and supportive team who are truly invested in seeing each other succeed. You'll be working closely with these colleagues across your day-to-day, and excitingly, leveraging off each other's skillsets as you explore ideas for a sustainable future with a focus on throughput, quality and cost reduction.

This role works Monday - Friday and is permanent full-time role is offering a competitive salary and you’ll also participate in the company incentive program and further career development and progression within BlueScope.

**What Will You Do?**

Taking a proactive approach with a high sense of accountability to task, you'll:

- provide the key link between the Operations and the Production Planning and Scheduling Teams to ensure continued supply
- successfully build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
- continually guide and recommend solutions when issues and new challenges arise
- explore opportunities for process improvements across the department, making recommendations

**More About You**

With an eye for detail to all that you do, you'll also have:

- a degree in materials science, engineering or similarly related discipline or an equivalent TAFE qualification in this area of study and/or experience with inventory management, planning and supply chains
- strong analytical skills and able to manipulate data to derive insights
- developed communication and influencing skills - building constructive and effective relationships
- a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others

**Why BlueScope**

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope supports you to build your expertise within a safe and positive team environment. At BlueScope, you’ll:

- **Learn and develop as you grow. **Work alongside specialists and keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of industry with our lifelong learning culture.
- **Experience connection and care. **Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.
- **Build innovative products. **Seek better, smarter ways to work, help develop sustainable solutions and make things happen.
- **Deliver work that matters.** Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do.

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and we encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program.

It’s an exciting time in our history as, together, we work towards Our Purpose**: “We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.”**

Join us, **creating strength** for the future.
- Applications close Thursday 21 November 2024._