Operations Superintendent

021 Kaiser Aluminum Warrick, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading compensation program

401K options

First-rate vacation plan

Relocation assistance

Employee resource groups

Job summary

021 Kaiser Aluminum Warrick, LLC is searching for an Operations Superintendent to join the team in Newburgh, Indiana. The successful candidate will oversee ingot casting and melting operations, ensuring productivity and safety throughout the production process.

The ideal applicant will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. The role necessitates strong leadership skills, effective communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

We offer an industry-leading compensation program, including 401K options and a first-rate vacation plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a union environment preferred.
• Sound understanding and experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ingot casting and melting operations.
• Ensure environmental, health, and safety results.
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Continuous improvement

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Business, or another 4‑year degree

Job description

We are looking for an Operations Superintendent to join Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Ingot casting and melting operations
• Ensuring environmental, health, and safety results
• Productivity improvements, employee development, and maximizing the value of diversity
• Customer delivery through implementation of Lean manufacturing principles, including daily management, TPM, 5S, etc.
• Consistent implementation and execution of policies and systems to guarantee customer (internal and external) expectations are met at the lowest cost while keeping safety at the forefront of every activity

Qualifications

• Lead by example, set expectations, follow up, identify barriers, and put corrective actions in place while holding people accountable
• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing or processing industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Business, or another 4‑year degree
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Influential and flexible leadership with experience encouraging and championing a diverse workforce
• Ability to lead and develop the team, building a culture of ownership, engagement, and empowerment
• Willingness and ability to take ownership of the production center and the team
• Forward‑thinking regarding continuous improvement plans (Hoshin)
• Ability to encourage and enable leadership development among the team
• Sound understanding and experience of project management working to cost and schedule metrics
• Excellent analysis and problem‑solving skills
• Minimum of 10 years of supervisory experience with responsibility for labor issues within a manufacturing environment, preferably in a union environment

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.