Maintenance Manager

Kaiser Aluminum; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum in Chandler, Arizona seeks a self-directed Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team at our aluminum extrusion plant. You will report to the Plant Manager and drive preventive maintenance, reliability, and safety initiatives on site.

Responsibilities include budgeting, asset management, and cross-functional collaboration to improve uptime and performance. A manufacturing/engineering background and CMMS experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of management experience in heavy manufacturing.
• Technical capability and understanding.
• Experience managing financial responsibilities for maintenance functions.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• TPM based educational training a plus.
• Motivated individual with ability to inspire and drive improvement.
• CMMS – Computerized Maintenance Management System experience.
• CPMM- Certified Plant Maintenance Manager preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and mentor the maintenance personnel, fostering safety, accountability, and excellence.
• Design and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) principles and drive improvement.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and root causes of failures.
• Ensure maximum plant uptime through proactive asset management and reliability best practices.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and procurement for critical equipment availability.
• Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to align maintenance with goals.
• Support capital projects and equipment upgrades to enhance reliability and performance.

Skills

Management

CMMS

Microsoft Suite

TPM training

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Kaiser Aluminum Chandler Arizona is seeking a self-directed, highly motivated individual to join us as the Maintenance Manager at our aluminum extrusion plant. This individual will be responsible for the direct leadership of the maintenance team and will report to the Plant Manager.

What you will work on:

Leadership & Team Development

• Direct and mentor maintenance personnel, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence.
• Conduct performance reviews and implement training programs to enhance technical skills.

Maintenance & Reliability Strategy

• Design and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) principles and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Operational Excellence

• Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and root causes of failures.
• Ensure maximum plant uptime through proactive asset management and reliability best practices.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and confined space procedures.
• Maintain compliance with environmental, regulatory, and corporate standards.

Budget & Resource Management

• Develop and manage maintenance budgets, ensuring cost efficiency.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and procurement for critical equipment availability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to align maintenance activities with operational goals.
• Support capital projects and equipment upgrade to enhance reliability and performance.
• Follow applicable Quality Management System and Safety documents, if not valid notify the appropriate personnel.

What you will bring to the role:

• Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of management experience in heavy manufacturing.
• Technical capability and understanding.
• Experience of managing financial responsibilities for maintenance related functions.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• TPM based educational training a plus.
• Motivated individual with the ability to inspire and drive improvement.
• CMMS – Computerized Maintenance Management System experience.
• CPMM- Certified Plant Maintenance Manager preferred.

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.

No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening