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 Flow Path Manager to join Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana!
The Flow Path Manager position has full accountability for leadership in the areas of safety, environment, production, maintenance, engineering, quality, cost, and customer service. The principal emphasis of this role is to manage strategic business plan deployment and operations alignment with tactical execution of the monthly production plan. These goals need to be accomplished while building a safe and effective organization through sustained employee engagement at all levels of the organization and application of lean manufacturing principles to maximize profitability.
The Flow Path Manager reports to the Manufacturing Manager. The successful candidate in this job must function as a business partner with other managers/leaders within the plant, within the BU (FRP), and within greater Kaiser to drive results beyond their department. The candidate must also deliver results in a manner in which they can be sustained, leveraged, and built upon for future success. The ability to lead and develop people is essential, along with passion, drive, and vision.
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:
Be knowledgeable of plant's products, processes, and technologies which allow the plant to meet customers' expectations and needs, so that each customer is appreciative of the customer-supplier partnership with Kaiser.
Establish and communicate a strategic vision with appropriate stretch goals that establish a clear direction for the organization, while providing the tools necessary for binary communication with employees at all levels of the organization.
Develop strategic manufacturing direction for the three year planning horizon, utilizing lean manufacturing techniques, automation, and kaizen disciplines.
Lead the ongoing development and modification of product strategies to optimize costs, product performance and financial return for the business. Key partners in this process will be commercial teams, Quality, Procurement, and plant/BU leadership teams.
Significant participation in the preparation of operational budgets, capital plans, appropriation requests, and project follow-up.
Implement improvement strategies to increase efficiency, spend performance, customer delivery, and safety record.
Efficient operation and management of all departments and related multi-discipline activities involved in production, in order to maximize return on investment consistent with service, product quality, and social responsibility objectives.
Establish and maintain effective organization and production facilities to assure competitive manufacturing for increased profits and greater penetration into the marketplace (domestic and international).
Teach and coach direct reports in establishing new innovative processes for making products, with the goal of improved customer satisfaction and return on investment.
Act in such a manner that the dignity of the position constantly and consistently reflects Kaiser's values with integrity, people, etc.
Ensure effective safety and health programs are in place to meet or exceed safety goals. Monitor key program indicators to identify periodic need for program effectiveness review and improvement.
Ensure effective environmental programs are in place to meet or exceed compliance requirements. Monitor key program indicators to identify periodic need for program effectiveness review and improvement.
Manage the production and shipment of products to furnish a product ready for consumer use at minimum cost, consistent with customer requirements.
Support and coach department leaders on tactical execution of monthly production and maintenance plans, ensuring monthly financial goals are met.
Coordinate and direct departmental activities so that the necessary sustaining maintenance and established production schedules are met at optimum cost. Of equal significance is the incumbent's concern with constantly improving the effectiveness of the people, processes and facilities under his or her direction. The incumbent will also have a demonstrated ability to identify and improve system issues across the entire plant flow path.
Ensure safe, efficient, cost effective and reliable production that meets changing volume requirements and production schedules.
Analyze and implement process flow, inventory, and velocity improvements throughout entire value stream, including key supply base and outside vendors.
Monitor the work flow and inventory levels to ensure that schedules are met and bottlenecks are identified and corrected.
Manage relationship with union committee; maintain compliance with collective bargaining agreement.
Work with planning, sales, quality and finance to ensure cooperative spirit, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction are constantly driven forward
Oversee process integrity and equipment reliability, ensuring that production goals are met by designing and implementing definitive metrics, employee support, and strategic planning for current production processes as well as future needs.
About you:
Bachelor's degree in business or technical field
10 or more years progressive management experience in heavy industry
Change management and continuous improvement experience in a lean manufacturing environment
Preferred qualifications:
Advanced college degree
Significant level of exposure to, and familiarity with, aluminum production equipment, processes, and customer base.
Leadership experience across a range of aluminum manufacturing processes including ingot casting, hot rolling, cold rolling, and finishing.
Broad experience with production, maintenance, and engineering
No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.
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.