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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 Cold Mill Maintenance Superintendent to join Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana!

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!

• Industry leading compensation program.
• 401K options that begin vesting day 1.
• First-rate vacation plan for valuable work-life balance.
• Relocation assistance for new team members.
• Employee resource groups.

What you will work on:

• Be able to lead, coach, develop, and motivate subordinate personnel to achieve department objectives in a timely, safe, and environmentally compliant manner.
• Coordinate daily activities to ensure all plant assets are maintained in the most effective manner possible while sustaining continuous plant operations.
• Lead craft supervision and/or planning group; has the ability to perform maintenance supervision duties for any area of the plant.
• Provide and apply technical expertise in development of area maintenance teams, reliability procedures, and continuous improvement of process efficiency and performance.
• Facilitate technical Root Cause Analyses of asset failures or degradation associated with maintenance of large and sophisticated mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment including an electrical substation.
• Work as an integral member of the Maintenance team to manage a comprehensive predictive and preventative maintenance program while sustainably minimizing repair & maintenance cost.
• Partner with asset owners to manage asset health across the facility. Facilitate productive relationships and effective communication between the Maintenance department and the other plant production and support departments.
• Deploy technical training to improve the quality and efficiency of maintenance personnel to achieve reliability goals.
• Develop functional competence in the Alcoa Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for supervisors and crafts employees.
• In conjunction with the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Supervisors, facilitate positive labor relations within the Maintenance department. Function as the company’s maintenance representative involving union contract issues.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring the maintenance budget to ensure financial targets are achieved.
• Fulfill department-specific Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements.

About you:

• 5+ years of progressively increasing leadership experience in maintenance or engineering within industrial, commercial, or military environments.
• Project leadership and planning experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical, or business-related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years’ experience in mechanics, machine operations, electric-electronics, instrumentation, or associated maintenance within industrial, commercial, or military environment.
• CMRP certification. Industrial smelting experience. Leadership experience within a unionized workplace.

About Kaiser Aluminum Warrick:

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.

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 Purchasing Manager to join Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana. This role involves developing, implementing, and managing strategies for the acquisition of all components, capital equipment, and services to ensure optimal quality, cost, and delivery performance, minimizing supply chain risk, and supporting the plant's production and profitability goals.

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.

• Competitive compensation and healthcare
• 401K options that begin vesting day 1
• First-rate vacation opportunity for valuable work-life balance
• Relocation assistance for new team members

What you will work on:

Strategic Sourcing and Category Management:

• Develop and execute world-class procurement and strategic sourcing strategies for direct and indirect materials, including key manufacturing consumables (MRO), packaging, energy, and capital expenditure projects.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new local, domestic, and international suppliers to establish a robust and diversified supply base.
• Lead complex negotiations for high-value contracts and long-term agreements, ensuring favorable terms, quality standards, and risk mitigation.
• Analyze market trends, spend data, and commodity indices to forecast costs and develop cost-reduction initiatives.

Stores Warehouse and Inventory Management:

• Oversee the entire Stores/MRO Warehouse operation, including physical inventory storage, organization, security, and material issuance processes.
• Establish and enforce inventory control policies for indirect materials, spare parts, and consumables to optimize stock levels, minimize obsolescence, and ensure immediate availability for Maintenance and Operations.
• Direct the implementation of advanced inventory management techniques (e.g., Min/Max levels, consignment, Vendor Managed Inventory - VMI) to drive efficiency and working capital improvements.
• Ensure accurate inventory records through effective cycle counting and physical inventory programs.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and compliance.
• Set clear performance goals (KPIs) for the department, such as savings targets, supplier performance, and inventory optimization.
• Develop team objectives and metrics to cultivate a high-performance team
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Production, Finance, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure procurement aligns with operational goals and equipment management.

Supplier Relationship and Risk Management:

• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key strategic suppliers.
• Implement a rigorous Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program, including regular performance reviews based on quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source dependencies, geopolitical issues, and commodity price volatility.

Operational Excellence and Compliance:

• Oversee the entire procure-to-pay process, driving efficiency and best practices in purchasing and inventory control.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.
• Manage the annual department budget and monitor purchase price variance (PPV) against financial goals.
• Utilize and optimize the plant's Oracle/Hubble system for maximum data integrity and process efficiency.

What you will bring to this role:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• A master's degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain) is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Procurement or Supply Chain roles.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisor or manager-level role within a large-scale manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of achieving significant material cost reductions and managing multi-million-dollar spend categories.
• Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities (e.g., TCO, make-vs-buy analysis).
• Expert knowledge of manufacturing operations, raw materials, logistics, and inventory management.
• Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems, preferably Oracle.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CPSM - Certified Professional in Supply Management) is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, keeping information organized and accessible.

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.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

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 an Outage Foreman to join the Kaiser Aluminum Warrick team outside of Evansville Indiana!

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!

• Industry leading compensation program.
• 401K options that begin vesting day 1.
• First-rate vacation plan for valuable work-life balance.
• Relocation assistance for new team members.
• Employee resource groups.

What you will work on:

• Ensure Environmental, Health, and Safety Results.
• Ensure consistent implementation and execution of policies and systems in order to guarantee customer (internal and external) expectations, maintain a budget, and always with safety at the forefront of every activity.
• Planning all Furnace Complex, Casting Outages, and providing downtime reports, and supplying prints with job packages.
• Ordering and managing materials for outages.
• Cross functional communication with Operations and Engineering Department for outage needs.
• Coordinating Outage Needs with Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Planners.
• Contracting Out Oversite Manager.
• Contractor Onsite Service Manager.
• Supervise Union Craft within the maintenance department when needed.
• Tracking and reporting outages to ensure deadlines are going to be met or extended.

What you will bring to the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Business or other 4-year degree or equivalent years of experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of supervisory experience with responsibility for labor issues within a manufacturing environment, preferably in a union environment.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Sound understanding/experience of project management working to cost and schedule metrics.
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred experience in working knowledge of metal rolling processes, environmental regulations, metal planning, and standards-based operating is desired.

About Kaiser Aluminum Warrick:

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.