Job Description

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 Manager to join Kaiser Aluminum Operations in Los Angeles!

The Quality Manager possesses, understands, and applies knowledge and experience in the full life-cycle project management of multiple projects from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out. Projects include capacity, process and reliability improvements for areas throughout the facility. The Quality Manager is directly responsible for the evaluation of aluminum cast and extruded products and the administration of activities supporting the Quality Management System at the facility in accordance with Kaiser Corporate quality criteria.

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!

• Salary range $145,000 to $160,000 per year depending on experience
• High deductible medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, including spouse and children (modest payroll deductions)
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Vacation three weeks
• 401K with matching company funds
• Plant bonus
• Tuition reimbursement

What you will work on:

• Lead the Quality Assurance function in the delivery of Quality Assurance programs across the site and promote growth by enhancing the reputation of the business through exceptional quality standards
• Lead the organization, planning, implementation, and control of a quality assurance program at the plant level and beyond which will reduce overall manufacturing costs
• Responsible for implementing and improving Quality, Lean and safety concepts such as Control Plans, SPC, FMEA, Corrective Action/8D's, VSM's, standard work, and 5S.
• Be the leader in the facility to promote a culture of systems and consistency thinking, drive continuous improvement and performance excellence in customer satisfaction and manufacturing.
• Implementation and management of a Quality System that actively strive to improve manufacturing processes by utilizing variation reduction methodologies such as DOE and Six Sigma
• Initiate, participate in and/or coordinate internal 8D corrective actions (CARs), Failure Effect Mode Analysis, and Control Planning to include follow-up of vendor 8D corrective actions
• Leads 8D teams through Measure Analyze Improve and Control (MAIC) process to reduce scrap, rework and other waste
• Provides tactical supervision to quality technicians and lab technicians, as well as execution of a cross-training plan for Quality department, continued development of the team's skills and competencies.
• Develop and analyze statistical data and product/process specifications to determine standards and establish proposed quality and reliability requirements for the finished product.
• Ensure the continued effective implementation of foundational quality systems such as Management Review, Internal Audit, Process Control, Corrective and Preventive Action as the management and voice of the customer representative
• Act as champion for the Company's Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) processes
• Direct supervision of any Quality Engineers, Quality Technicians, and Lab Personnel
• Interacts with suppliers (internal and external).

Qualifications

What you will bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Material Science, Mechanical, Industrial, etc.), business or similar.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and Six Sigma Greenbelt preferred.
• Ten years of experience minimum in manufacturing, engineering or quality assurance with demonstrated ability to drive results in the area of Quality, continuous improvement.
• In-depth experience with the practical application of Quality tools, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as ISO-9001, TS-16949, AS-9100.
• Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process
• Strong interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills.
• Be flexible with work requirements and accept multiple and various ad-hoc project and work assignments
• Strong organizational, supervisory, and facilitation skills
• Ability to work effectively with individuals in all key functions of the company

No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.

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.