Maintenance Superintendent

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading compensation program.

401K options that begin vesting day 1.

First-rate vacation plan for valuable

Relocation assistance for new team

Employee resource groups.

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to lead and develop the maintenance team, ensuring safe, reliable operations at the Warrick facility in Indiana. The role requires strong leadership, project planning, and engineering knowledge, with opportunities for career growth and relocation support.

Applicants should have 5+ years in maintenance/engineering leadership, a relevant bachelor's degree, and CMRS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively increasing leadership experience in maintenance or engineering within industrial, commercial, or military environments.
• Project leadership and planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the maintenance team to achieve department objectives in a timely, safe, and compliant manner.
• Coordinate daily activities to maintain plant assets and sustain continuous operations.
• Provide technical expertise in reliability procedures and continuous improvement of process efficiency and performance.
• Facilitate root cause analyses of asset failures or degradation involving large mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment including a substation.
• Manage a comprehensive predictive and preventative maintenance program while minimizing repair and maintenance costs.
• Partner with asset owners to manage asset health and foster effective cross-department communication.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical, or business-related field

Job description

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 Superintendent to join Kaiser Aluminum

What's in it for you!

• 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 you will work on:

• Be able to lead, coach, develop, and motivate subordinate personnel to achieve department objectives in a timely, safe, and environmentally compliant manner.
• Coordinate daily activities to ensure all plant assets are maintained in the most effective manner possible while sustaining continuous plant operations.
• Lead craft supervision and/or planning group; has the ability to perform maintenance supervision duties for any area of the plant.
• Provide and apply technical expertise in development of area maintenance teams, reliability procedures, and continuous improvement of process efficiency and performance.
• Facilitate technical Root Cause Analyses of asset failures or degradation associated with maintenance of large and sophisticated mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment including an electrical substation.
• Work as an integral member of the Maintenance team to manage a comprehensive predictive and preventative maintenance program while sustainably minimizing repair & maintenance cost.
• Partner with asset owners to manage asset health across the facility. Facilitate productive relationships and effective communication between the Maintenance department and the other plant production and support departments.
• Deploy technical training to improve the quality and efficiency of maintenance personnel to achieve reliability goals.
• Develop functional competence in the Kaiser Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for supervisors and crafts employees.
• In conjunction with the Department Leadership and Maintenance Supervisors, facilitate positive labor relations within the Maintenance department. Function as the company's maintenance representative involving union contract issues.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring the maintenance budget to ensure financial targets are achieved.
• Fulfill department-specific Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements.

About you:

5+ years of progressively increasing leadership experience in maintenance or engineering within industrial, commercial, or military environments.

Project leadership and planning experience.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years' experience in mechanics, machine operations, electric-electronics, instrumentation, or associated maintenance within industrial, commercial, or military environment.
• CMRP certification. Industrial smelting experience. Leadership experience within a unionized workplace.

About Kaiser Aluminum Warrick:

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.