Kaiser Aluminum · 2 weeks ago
Engineering and Maintenance Manager
Bellwood, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expKaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality and innovative thinking. They are seeking an Engineering and Maintenance Manager to ensure the effectiveness and reliability of facility manufacturing assets while leading the Project Engineering Team.
AerospaceAutomotiveIndustrialManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Sean Hussey
Responsibilities
This role has responsibility to ensure plant manufacturing equipment operates reliably by deploying preventive and predictive maintenance practices and reliability analytics
This individual will focus on driving sustained improvement across the plant in the areas of maintenance business process improvements to world class standards
The role establishes and plans for all training that will insure all members of the maintenance and project engineering departments are aligned with company, plant and department objectives
Will be successful in change management centered on lean manufacturing focused on asset reliability (Standardized Work, 5S, Strategy Development)
Act as an organizational change agent focused on driving operational controllable costs and achieving Earned/Forecast departmental spending
Cost conscience and results driven system manager who utilizes data to drive efficiency and effectiveness to improve customer satisfaction while achieving spending
Manage maintenance services and ensure operational reliability of plant equipment
Facilitate advanced Reliability Engineering tools/techniques with emphasis on advanced Problem-Solving methods using the DMAIC methodology
Ensure 5S compliance, create and manage overhaul schedules for sustained performance
Develop, monitor and ensure timely completion of plant goals/action plans, both short and long term that result in achievement of equipment uptime initiatives
Assist Plant Manager in making operational system design improvements to reduce costs and to increase productivity
Utilize new technology and Lean Manufacturing principals and processes to maximize efficiency (FMEA, Six Sigma, Kaizen, DMAIC Problem Solving, etc.)
Plan, manage and execute capital asset program in compliance with Annual Operating Plan and established policy
Sustain or develop a network base with equipment vendors
Initiation of Cost Saving Initiatives (CSIs) including management of utilities and equipment that demonstrate improvements in costs, uptime, quality, safety
High level leadership of the Department Planning/Scheduling process
Develop a work environment within manufacturing that promotes trust, teamwork quality and safety
Assign accountability, build teams, hire, develop, evaluate, train, coach and discipline with Corrective action as needed
Ensure the adherence to Safeway policies, practices, and procedures and ensure the production of a quality product in compliance with Federal and State guidelines. Ensure all regulatory compliance as applicable
Strategy Deployment TTI & Action Plan Ownership. To seek opportunities to improve machine uptime and identify areas in need of future engineering project focus
Problem identification and resolution through hands-on problem solving or ongoing employee development
To schedule, monitor, and manage (through Maximo) that all monthly, quarterly, and annual TPM is completed on time
To drive continuous improvement of all TPM routines based on MTBF data and technological improvements as well
To communicate and monitor the SQDC performance, daily work habits, and responsibilities of the Maintenance Mechanics in your department
Support and lead the Contracting Out process with the union
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or similar field
A minimum of seven (7) years in manufacturing/production environment leading maintenance and engineering
A minimum of seven (7) years of manufacturing plant engineering/management experience which includes financial management and project development and project management experience in a high volume/technology manufacturing sector
Strong career growth and added responsibilities, along with activities that are data-driven based on reliability analytics
Strong PC skills, including Windows, Word, and Excel
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and organizational skills
Proven ability to work in teams
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Preferred
MBA
TPM based educational training a plus
SMRP – Certification is preferred
CMMS – Computerized Maintenance Management System experience. Extensive Maximo experience is preferred
CPMM- Certified Plant Maintenance Manager is preferred
Company
Kaiser Aluminum
Kaiser Aluminum is a leading producer of fabricated aluminum products for aerospace/high strength, general engineering, automotive.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.07B2025-10-27Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $575M
2006-07-07IPO
Leadership Team
Keith Harvey
President and CEO
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Hugh Barger
Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
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