Machine Shop Supervisor

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 Machine / Weld Shop Supervisor to join Kaiser Aluminum Operations in Spokane Washington!

The Machine / Weld Shop Supervisor i s responsible for the safe, cost effective and productive utilization of assigned employee personnel, equipment, tools, and contracted resources in the support of all equipment and systems in the Machine / Weld shop to meet targeted business objectives.

The individual will provide technical expertise to develop and improve shop processes at Kaiser Aluminum Trentwood. This position requires the ability to perform and multi-task in an ever-changing environment.

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!

• Salary range $75,000-$90,000 per year base
• High deductible medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, including spouse and children (modest payroll deductions)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation (2-4 weeks depending on experience)
• Supplemental leave (used in conjunction with Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave)
• 401K with matching company funds
• Quarterly bonus structure
• Tuition reimbursement

What you will work on :

Safety

• Provide safety leadership for the assigned crews and manage individual accountability for safety performance.
• Conduct safety awareness training.
• Perform safety audits.
• Conduct Safety Incident Investigations.
• Comply with all Safety, Environmental, and Quality Regulations.

Planning and Scheduling

• Manage shop equipment repairs, working closely with vendors and purchasing
• Provide timely updates on status of machine shop work that supports production downtime events
• Organize and plan daily / weekly work priorities and requirements based off the needs of the plant
• Quickly assess Emergency and Urgent work and execute by breaking into the daily or weekly schedule as required.
• Ensure work gets assigned to each crew member at the beginning of the their shift.
• Review job plan feedback from craftsmen and supply back to planning for updates.
• Ensure that scheduled outages are communicated to the Operations group.

Supervision

• Directly supervise ongoing work of Machinists and Welders for adherence to best practices and quality procedures.
• Inspects work performed by the crews for quality and quantity
• Consistently enforce company policies, procedures, and reliability practices.
• Manages quality of the shop, working with the quality department, technical personnel, and outside vendors as needed for assistance
• Assist craftsmen throughout the day removing obstacles and maximizing Wrench Time.
• Management of crew manpower schedule timecards, vacations, etc.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Training Coordinator to manage the development of the crew.

What you will bring to the position :

• Two (2) year degree with five years’ experience as a Shop Supervisor or 5-7 years previous supervisory experience.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• PC skills, including Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) software. (Maximo is preferred)
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work in teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Two plus (2+) years of experience as a Machinist preferred
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge are preferred.
• Knowledge of metal industry and associated business processes is preferred.

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.