Maintenance General Foreman

Kaiser Aluminum; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading compensation program

401K options starting from day 1

First-rate vacation plan

Relocation assistance

Employee resource groups

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Evansville, Indiana, is seeking a Maintenance General Foreman to oversee maintenance activities. You will lead and develop a team, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of leadership experience in maintenance, strong communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role also offers an outstanding benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of leadership experience in maintenance or engineering.
• Knowledge of engineering, project management, and financial management.
• Ability to develop direct reports for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and craftsmen.
• Ensure compliance with EHS safety requirements.
• Track KPI's and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Excellent communication skills

Analysis and problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Education

2-year technical degree in a Maintenance related discipline

Job description

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Direct message the job poster from Kaiser 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.

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