Quality Process Leader - Metals Manufacturing

021 Kaiser Aluminum Warrick, LLC; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading compensation program

401K options from day 1

First-rate vacation plan

Relocation assistance

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations is seeking a Quality Process Leader to drive problem solving on process, product, customer and equipment issues across shifts. You will minimize scrap and uphold customer quality expectations while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

You will monitor line processes, coordinate with metallurgists and review SQM maps to identify defects and disposition outcomes. This role requires strong leadership, technical insight, and a commitment to safety and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 2 years of quality experience in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead/supervise in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple requests while maintaining accountability and execution.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to adapt to changing production schedules.
• Must be able to work in a hot environment and stand 50% of the time.
• Desirable BS/BA in a related field and significant related experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete line audits and monitor processes to ensure customer and production expectations are met.
• Disposition metal in real time to ensure maximum recovery that meets customer requirements.
• Work with Area Metallurgists on quality issues that arise on shift.
• Review SQM maps on shift for quality defects and disposition accordingly.
• Become a Process Manager over key processes identified by management.
• Troubleshoot the SQM systems when issues arise.
• Inspect coils and samples for defects and troubleshooting and dispositioning.
• Send out Quality Shift Reports with metal dispositions along with detailed explanations.

Skills

Leading/supervising

Communication

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma

BS/BA in related field

Tools

SAP

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations is seeking a Quality Process Leader to drive problem solving on process, product, customer and equipment issues across shifts. You will minimize scrap and uphold customer quality expectations while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

You will monitor line processes, coordinate with metallurgists and review SQM maps to identify defects and disposition outcomes. This role requires strong leadership, technical insight, and a commitment to safety and