Quality Process Lead

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 Quality Process Leader to join Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana!

The Quality Process Leader will provide problem solving leadership on process, product, customer and equipment issues while on shift working through quality related issues to minimize scrap and maintaining quality expectations set by our customers.

What’s in it for you!

To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, we provide an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment!

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:

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 at the 2-56 when needed to obtain samples for troubleshooting and dispositioning.

Inspect 10 ft samples for defects/features and react as needed when found.

Send out Quality Shift Reports with metal dispositions along with detailed explanations.

Position includes 12 hour rotating shift work including weekends.

About you:

High School Diploma2 years of quality experience in manufacturing

Proven knowledge of leading/supervising in a manufacturing environment

The ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing requests while maintaining a culture of accountability and execution

Able to effectively communicate by written and verbal communication

Willing to adapt to changing work schedule to support production needs

Must be able to work in a hot environment, when on the plant floor

Must be able to stand 50% of the time.

It would be great if you had:

Strong technical aptitude along with proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP and Minitab Working knowledge of Ametek Smart View surface inspections systems or other equivalent inspection systems

Industrial manufacturing experience in the metals industry BS/BA and significant related experience

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.