Job Details
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 Manager to join the Kaiser Aluminum team in Chandler Arizona at our Alexco Plant!
What you will work on:
- Assist in developing and implementing maintenance strategies, policies, processes, and procedures to enhance operational performance.
- Make valuable contributions to new business initiatives and projects, while also assessing and communicating their impact on Maintenance activities, both in general and in terms of task management.
- Efficiently assign maintenance issues and small projects to the appropriate team members, ensuring effective planning and management of tasks.
- Maintain regular and consistent checks to ensure the site operates smoothly.
- Efficiently coordinate internal and external work schedules to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
- Oversee the team to ensure optimal machine availability.
- Stay updated with ongoing training and development opportunities
- Analyze the underlying causes of issues and effectively solve problems.
- Discover potential areas for improvement within the organization
- Utilize internal and external technical skill sets to maintain optimal equipment availability.
- Ensure you are always informed about any changes that could impact the availability of required products and materials, and promptly communicate any potential consequences to others.
- Supervise contractors on site to ensure compliance with safety, legal, and company regulations.
- Make sure that the department operates in line with all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures to prioritize the safety and well-being of staff and visitors.
- Encourage a culture of excellence by setting a strong example and ensuring that every team member understands and upholds the expected standards and behaviors.
- Oversee and guide the team, ensuring appropriate staffing levels.
- Inspire and guide the team towards achieving operational success.
- Oversee the completion of tasks and ensure high performance and accurate record-keeping on appropriate systems.
- Manage spending within the Maintenance Department and be able to explain any budget deviations.
- Oversee the performance and growth of a skilled Maintenance team, ensuring they consistently achieve their goals and drive continuous improvement.
- Support and ensure adherence to Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures.
- Support, encourage, and develop the team, taking ownership for team cohesion.
- Take initiative in fostering a positive team environment and actively engage with the maintenance team on the plant floor.
- A highly motivated individual with the ability to inspire and uplift others.
What you will bring to the position:
- Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred and a minimum of five (5) years of management experience.
- Technical capability and understanding.
- Experience of managing Financial responsibilities for maintenance related functions.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- TPM based educational training a plus.
- SMRP Certification is preferred.
- CMMS Computerized Maintenance Management System experience.
- Maximo experience is preferred.
- CPMM- Certified Plant Maintenance Manager is preferred.
- Bilingual is preferred.
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 a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.
No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.