Manufacturing Maintenance Manager - Kaiser Aluminum

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick has been on the path of innovation, embracing the latest technologies for almost 60 years! We have revolutionized the industry and lead the way in the development of sustainable aluminum products the you use every day for food and drinks. Our people are the bedrock for our operations. Along with their dedication to excellence and integrity, our people are drivers of continuous improvement who build on new ideas while flourishing within our growing business. We provide opportunities for you to think outside the box and bring creative and progressive solutions to our operations. Our passion for inclusion, diversity and equity is a value at the core of our organization and people. Are you ready to start your journey with us and be the future of Kaiser Warrick Aluminum?

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for a Manufacturing Maintenance Manager who specializes in maintenance leadership excellence to join Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana!

What’s in it for you!

To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, we provide an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment!

• Industry leading compensation program.

• 401K options that begin vesting day 1.

• First-rate vacation plan for valuable work-life balance.

• Relocation assistance for new team members.

• Employee resource groups.

What to Expect:

Working in this integral leadership position you will lead, coach, develop, and motivate subordinate personnel to achieve department objectives in a timely, safe, and environmentally compliant manner. The Manufacturing Maintenance Manager partners with Engineering and Operations to ensure all plant assets are maintained in the most effective manner possible while sustaining continuous plant operations.

What you will work on:

• The principal emphasis of this role is to manage the strategic business plan deployment in collaboration with all departments at the location.

• Manage a comprehensive predictive and preventative maintenance program while sustainably minimizing repair & maintenance cost.

• These goals need to be accomplished while building a safe and effective organization through sustained employee engagement at all levels of the organization

• The successful candidate in this job must function as a business partner with other managers/leaders within the plant, within the BU (FRP), and within greater Kaiser to drive results beyond their department.

• Establish and communicate a strategic vision with appropriate stretch goals that establish a clear direction for the organization, while providing the tools necessary for binary communication with employees at all levels of the organization

• Develop strategic maintenance direction for the three-year planning horizon

• Significant participation in the preparation of operational budgets, capital plans, appropriation requests, and project follow-up

• Of equal significance is the incumbent's concern with constantly improving the effectiveness of the people, processes and facilities under his or her direction

• The incumbent will also have a demonstrated ability to identify and improve system issues across the entire operation

• Ensure safe, efficient, cost effective and reliable maintenance execution that meets changing volume requirements and production schedules

• Manage relationship with union committee; maintain compliance with collective bargaining agreement

About you:

• 10 or more years of progressively increasing leadership experience in maintenance or engineering within heavy industry

• Change management and continuous improvement experience in a lean manufacturing environment

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical, or business-related field.

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)

• Must be able to develop direct reports to facilitate career growth.

• Proven ability to lead a team to success

• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

Extra’s:

• CMRP certification. Industrial manufacturing experience. Leadership experience within a unionized workplace.

Team Kaiser

Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity – how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.

Kaiser Aluminum encourages applications from women, people of diverse backgrounds and those with different skills and life experiences. Kaiser is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.