Maintenance Manager

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.