Maintenance General Foreman

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 Maintenance General Foreman 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 supervisors and craftsmen to achieve department objectives in a timely, safe, and environmentally compliant manner. The General Foreman directs maintenance activities to ensure plant assets are maintained in the most effective manner possible while sustaining continuous plant operations

What you will work on:

• Ensure safety is the number one priority.
• Ensure compliance with all EHS safety requirements (OSHA, state, local and Company)
• Continually assess the performance, productivity, skill, and weaknesses of team members.  Initiate or recommend training or other action as required.

• Clearly understand procurement policies and work cross functionally to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.

• Champion Reliability Focused Maintenance by driving continuous improvement initiatives in all areas of maintenance.
• Track KPI’s and use them as focus drivers.
• Execute Reliability Roadmap and track progress.
• Communicate and coordinate with the Union on all issues and requests.
• Utilize all available resources and exercise help chain when needed.
• Develop a collaborative relationship with Operations and Engineering.
• Ensure that predictive anomalies triggered by the reliability group are addressed properly and in a timely manner.
• Take care of your customer with the following priorities in order of safety, quality, cost, and productivity

About you:

• 5-7 years of progressively increasing leadership experience in maintenance or engineering within industrial, commercial, or military environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering and maintenance concepts and industry technology, project management, reliability practices, financial management as it relates to capital/expense spending, MRO, CMMS, etc.
• 2 yr technical degree in a Maintenance related discipline or related work experience preferred
• 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
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

What will set you ahead:

• Industrial manufacturing experience in metals industry.
• Leadership experience within a unionized workplace.
• Knowledge in web handling or flat rolled products
• Lean Manufacturing experience

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered based on job-related qualifications and abilities.  There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing an inclusive culture.

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.