Value Stream Supervisor - Drawn

Kaiser Aluminum Chandler Arizona is seeking a self-directed, highly motivated individual to join us as the Value Stream Supervisor – Drawn and potentially advance further into a higher leadership position in our operation.  This individual will be responsible for the direct leadership of the aluminum drawn production team and will report to the Operations Manager.

Value Stream Supervisor – Drawn 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