Quality Process Lead

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick•Newburgh, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Process Leader will provide problem solving leadership on process, product, customer and equipment issues while on shift working through quality related issues to minimize scrap and maintaining quality expectations set by our customers. Kaiser Aluminum Warrick has been on the path of innovation, embracing the latest technologies for almost 60 years! We have revolutionized the industry and lead the way in the development of sustainable aluminum products the you use every day for food and drinks. Our people are the bedrock for our operations. Along with their dedication to excellence and integrity, our people are drivers of continuous improvement who build on new ideas while flourishing within our growing business. We provide opportunities for you to think outside the box and bring creative and progressive solutions to our operations. Our passion for inclusion, diversity and equity is a value at the core of our organization and people. Are you ready to start your journey with us and be the future of Kaiser Warrick Aluminum? 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 Quality Process Leader to join Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana!

Requirements

High School Diploma
2 years of quality experience in manufacturing
Proven knowledge of leading/supervising in a manufacturing environment
The ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing requests while maintaining a culture of accountability and execution
Able to effectively communicate by written and verbal communication
Willing to adapt to changing work schedule to support production needs
Must be able to work in a hot environment, when on the plant floor
Must be able to stand 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Strong technical aptitude along with proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP and Minitab
Working knowledge of Ametek SmartView surface inspections systems or other equivalent inspection systems
Industrial manufacturing experience in the metals industry
BS/BA and significant related experience

Responsibilities

Complete line audits and monitor processes to ensure customer and production expectations are met.
Disposition metal in real time to ensure maximum recovery that meets customer requirements.
Work with Area Metallurgists on quality issues that arise on shift.
Review SQM maps on shift for quality defects and disposition accordingly.
Become a Process Manager over key processes identified by management.
Troubleshoot the SQM systems when issues arise.
Inspect coils at the 2-56 when needed to obtain samples for troubleshooting and dispositioning.
Inspect 10 ft samples for defects/features and react as needed when found.
Send out Quality Shift Reports with metal dispositions along with detailed explanations.