Kaiser Aluminum Chandler Arizona is seeking a self-directed, highly motivated individual to join us as the Value Stream Supervisor – Extrusion and potentially advance further into a higher leadership position in our operation. This individual will be responsible for the direct leadership of the aluminum extrusion production team and will report to the Operations Manager.
Value Stream Supervisor – Extrusion is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the production floor. This role involves managing a team of production workers, ensuring that production targets are met, maintaining quality standards, and fostering a safe and efficient work environment.
What you will work on:
- Supervise and guide production staff, providing training and performance feedback.
- Schedule and assign tasks to ensure coverage and productivity.
- Foster a positive work environment by addressing concerns and resolving conflicts.
- Monitor daily activities to meet production schedules and targets.
- Ensure smooth and efficient workflow, resolving operational issues as needed.
- Enforce company policies and procedures on the production floor.
- Maintain high product quality standards and address deviations.
- Provide feedback to team members to close quality gaps.
- Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to improve processes.
- Promote a culture of safety and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Conduct regular safety audits and lead training sessions.
- Investigate incidents and implement preventive measures.
- Maintain accurate records of production metrics and activities.
- Prepare and submit performance reports to the Operations Manager.
- Ensure compliance with documentation and record-keeping standards.
- Identify and implement process improvements to boost efficiency.
- Encourage team participation in improvement initiatives.
- Lead and support continuous improvement projects.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
What you will bring to the role:
- Bachelor’s degree or associate degree is preferred.
- A minimum of three (3) years of supervisor experience in manufacturing environment.
- Safety conscious, highly self-motivated, and flexible
- Effective communication skills
- Strong organizational, leadership, and facilitation skills
- Ability to work effectively with individuals in all key functions of the company
- Proactive approach to problem solving, rather than reactive
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.
No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening
What We Do
Safety. Innovation. Sustainability. Teamwork. Integrity. At Kaiser Aluminum, these words mean something to us. They are words that describe our culture and the manner in which we conduct business. They are the reason Kaiser Aluminum is Making it Possible.
We produce semi-fabricated aluminum mill products engineered to outperform in strength, quality, and recyclability and make a safer and more sustainable world possible. Our coated sheet products protect and preserve the food and beverages your family consumes every day. Our lightweight, high-strength, energy-absorbing automotive extrusions improve your car’s fuel efficiency and performance while protecting your passengers on the road. From nose to tail and wing tip to wing tip, aerospace manufacturers rely on our products to make both commercial and military planes lighter, stronger, and more maneuverable for those who travel and those who protect our nation.
We know that customer-focused, innovative solutions that move our industry and our world forward are made possible through the teamwork of a diverse workforce of technical, operational, and business professionals focused on mutual goals. We know that our success is a shared outcome that makes the future possible.
At Kaiser Aluminum, we are looking for individuals who share the values that have guided us for more than 75 years. The future belongs to innovators and big thinkers – and Kaiser Aluminum is helping make that future possible. At Kaiser, it’s not just a job, it’s a career. Check out our current opportunities today.
