Material Master Specialist - Kaiser 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 Material Master Specialist to join Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana!

This role will be responsible for the maintenance of the Material Master linked into the MRP system. The Material Master Specialist will interface with the Sales Directors, Account Managers and Inside Sales to understand and document the specification for each customer. The Material Specialist will own the “set up”, maintenance and material linkage to each customer specification. They will interface with the Product Metallurgists to update and maintain the Metallurgical Standard Practices. A part of this role in the Warrick plan-do-check-act quality system will be the ISO Coordinator for Material Master, Product Metallurgist and CPQA department. This role will also function as the claims administrator and will work with the Customer Service group and the plant to track, verify and reimburse the customer for discrepant material.

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'll do:

• Converting customer specifications into Material Master
• Managing intermediate specifications within the plant
• Verifying customer claims and processing payments
• Department quality system coordination (ISO)
• Specification review
• Document reviews and change reviews

What you'll need to succeed:

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Business, Science or Mathematics.
• Technical skill areas include: Basic computer knowledge, Statistical Methods, Problem Solving Techniques, written and oral communication
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, or Mathematics
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills
• One to three years experience in metals or aluminum industry Quality system experience (ISO 9001-2008)
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Customer Service experience
• Strong computer skills with experience in SAP

About Kaiser Aluminum Warrick:

Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity – how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.

Kaiser Aluminum encourages applications from women, people of diverse backgrounds and those with different skills and life experiences. Kaiser is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.