Robert Lafrance

Plant Manager at Kaiser Aluminum

Robert LaFrance is an accomplished operations and plant manager with extensive experience in manufacturing and quality management across multiple industries. Currently serving as Plant Manager at Kaiser Aluminum since April 2022, Robert has a proven track record of driving efficiency and process improvements. Prior roles include Campus Operations Manager at Tarkett, where productivity and cutting efficiency were enhanced through Lean methodologies, and Operations Manager at Continental and PACCAR Engine Company, focusing on compliance, quality, and innovative processes to reduce costs. Robert's expertise also extends to supplier quality management, having held various leadership positions at PACCAR that resulted in significant improvements in supply chain reliability and product quality. Robert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Clemson University.

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Florence, United States

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Kaiser Aluminum

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Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, headquartered in Foothill Ranch, Calif., is a leading producer of semi-fabricated specialty aluminum products, serving customers worldwide with highly-engineered solutions for aerospace and high-strength, packaging, general engineering, custom automotive, and other industrial applications. The company’s North American facilities produce value-added plate, sheet, coil, extrusions, rod, bar, tube, and wire products, adhering to traditions of quality, innovation, and service that have been key components of the culture since the company was founded in 1946. The company’s stock is included in the Russell 2000® index and the S&P Small Cap 600® index.


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1,001-5,000

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