Production Supervisor

Kaiser Aluminum; Bellwood (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum in Bellwood, VA invites an experienced Production Supervisor to lead the Tube Mill & Extrusion line. You will supervise 12‑hour shifts, drive safety, meet production schedules, and coordinate with planning and maintenance to keep 24/7 operations running smoothly.

You bring 3–5 years in heavy manufacturing supervision or a two-year technical degree, plus strong problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills. Lean/WMS knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or 3–5 years heavy manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Four-year degree preferred.
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Safely execute the daily/weekly production schedule and coordinate with planning.
• Drive safety on shift; address safety concerns and lead toolbox talks.
• Maintain a fully staffed shift; manage crew assignment and timekeeping.
• Ensure adherence to policies, attendance, and plant rules; manage break/lunch schedules.
• Submit work requests for maintenance; coordinate with maintenance teams.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping and manage scrap disposition.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback; address issues per contract and policy.
• Communicate shift performance daily to managers and supervisors.
• Record downtime, manage inventory and material usage; write requisitions.
• Support overtime decisions and ensure coverage across shifts.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Lean Manufacturing

Value Stream Management

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Two-year technical degree

Four-year degree preferred

3–5 years supervisory experience in heavy manufacturing

Tools

Windows

Word

Excel

Manufacturing software

Job description

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 Production Supervisor to join Kaiser Aluminum in Bellwood Virginia.

The Production Supervisor Tube Mill & Extrusion will work the 8AM to 8PM twelve (12) hour shifts or 8PM to 8AM (12) hour shifts to support 24/7 operations is responsible for meeting the operational needs of the business, promoting and creating a safety culture, and ensuring production schedules are met. Ensure customer satisfaction through quality and delivery by staying current with production schedule to proactively plan shift workflow

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What you will work on:

• Safely execute the daily/weekly production schedule. Consult with planning team on issues and concerns. Seeking approval of Department Manager on any changes. Follow the escalation policy for issues that require additional support (Quality, Equipment, Manning, etc.)
• Drive Safety on shift to include: Promptly resolving employee safety concerns. Communicate safety expectations and hold employees accountable. Enforce Safety Rules and Policy, lead daily/weekly/monthly - pre-shift/ toolbox/shift safety meetings; report and document all safety incidents. Conduct safety dialogues and all required safety field audits. (See Production Supervisor Safety Responsibilities).
• Maintain a fully staffed shift at all times, process crew assignment, shift turnover, and ensure accurate pay by utilizing electronic timekeeping system. Arrange for absence coverage as needed.
• Assure adherence to company policy, attendance policy and plant rules, regulations, and procedures. Manage the break and lunch schedules.
• Submit work requests for any department-wide maintenance events on a daily basis.
• Maintain the housekeeping and 5S requirements in assigned area. Manage the scrap disposition created on shift daily.
• Provide regular and ongoing coaching and counselling to employees in accordance with job expectations, performance standards, and results. Recognize achievements and successes and issue corrective action as needed.
• Address personnel issues and concerns. Be knowledgeable of labor contract and assure proper compliance with agreement. Resolve employee issues and concerns and follow grievance procedure timelines. Seek guidance where appropriate or necessary.
• Assure that new hires and transferring employees are trained and that existing employees are re-trained, and certifications maintained to current and changing job requirements and responsibilities.
• Develop teamwork and recognize good performance, achievements, and successes. Build and maintain a culture of respect for employee motivation and engagement.
• Work with fellow Supervisors to assure that adjoining shifts have necessary supervisory coverage and work any required overtime unless coverage has been set up by Manager.
• Communicate daily in an email a summary of shift performance to include issues, downtime, etc. Copy Tube Mill Managers, All Production Supervisors, Engineering and Maintenance, Quality, and Plant Manager.
• Process crew assignment, shift turnover, and timecards. Call for overtime and maintain rotation board. Perform safety investigations, daily safety observations, and monthly safety meetings. Perform preventive maintenance and coordinate maintenance work, including Work Orders. Provide month-end totals for accounting. Record downtime during each shift (OEE). Control inventory and raw material usage. Write material requisitions. Confer with other department supervisors to ensure goals and objectives are met. Administer the collective bargaining agreement - Address personnel issues per contract and company policies and develop staff/ personnel. Update daily notes and complete reports for safety, quality and production.

What you will bring to the role:

• A two-year degree (technical field) is required or will consider a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of heavy manufacturing supervisory experience. Four year degree preferred.3-5 years previous supervisory experience.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• PC skills, including Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Familiarity with manufacturing software.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work in teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Lean Manufacturing and Value Stream Management knowledge are preferred.
• Knowledge of metal industry and associated business processes.
• Be energetic, disciplined and focused on a team building operational organization.
• Have well developed interpersonal and business partnering skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to, be accepted by, and interrelate with the organization at all levels.
• Be willing to work flexible hours/shift schedule.
• Approximately 20% of the job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. 80% of the job function is required in the plant. There is exposure to operating machinery and a manufacturing environment.

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

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.