Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

As a leader within Alcoa, you can help us fulfill our purpose and realize our vision to reinvent the aluminum industry. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with a better work-life balance and the equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things to make them better.

About the role:

This role will lead all aspects of the Massena Casthouse. The position is required to lead and direct the entire casting process from receiving and/or melting molten metal, thru casting to maximize efficiencies and production while meeting quality and purity requirements and into shipping, transportation and customer follow up.

Major deliverables:

Manage the operations of the Casthouse to produce cast products that meet customer specifications.Drive improvements in Casthouse profitability through increased value-added product production..Apply a continuous improvement mentality in the day to day, month to month, year to year plan by aggressively listening for new ideas, looking for new technologies and approaches for cast house cost reduction.Lead, plan and implement all capital investments in the cast houseMaintain and create a flexible and agile work environment where you can adjust to any economic climate/conditionBe a health and safety leader, using Human Performance tools, and promote environmental values of the plant.Ensure there is a robust training system in place that lines up with our Human Performance and Lean Manufacturing principles.Ensure that all employees are performing work according to the correct quality and safety procedures (all SSOPs and SPL are being followed)Supervise any labor relations issues within the facility following Alcoa policy including the grievance and discipline processes.Maintain and develop positive employee relations and communicationsBe a contributing member of the site lead team.

What you can bring to this role:

8+ years of increasing responsibility in a production or maintenance related capacity in an industrial environmentSupervisory experience in a manufacturing or process industryAbility to influence and communicate across the spectrum of the workforce (i.e. from management through to operators and maintainers)Sound understanding/experience of project management working to cost and schedule metricsHands on experience in Lean Manufacturing, ISO, Six Sigma is a plusExcellent analysis and problem-solving skills

What we offer:

Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs, and stock-based compensation awards (3-year vesting schedule)Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation planHoliday Pay: 10 paid holidays4 hours of Paid annual volunteer hoursAlcoa has been chosen as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek

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Base salary: $119,000 - $163,500 USD annually

Total rewards packages listed, including base salary and bonus eligibility, applies to US based applicants only. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on a range of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies in conjunction with multiple components of the Employee Total Rewards Package. Alcoa reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.

About the Location

Our Massena facility in New York State, established in 1902, is home to the longest continuously operating smelter in the world. Located on the St. Lawrence River, Massena, NY is the center for commercial, industrial, and manufacturing success in St. Lawrence County. Massena’s caring sense of community, affordable cost of living, and extremely low-cost locally supplied energy, coupled with four public and private universities nearby, make Massena a great place to call home. And within a two hour drive (or less) are cosmopolitan and historic Montreal and Ottawa, Canada to the north, and to the south are the tall, beautiful views of Adirondacks and within it is Lake Placid The Olympic Village.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.   

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.  

If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.  

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!  

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better. 

Application close date is: 11 November 2024, however Alcoa reserves the right to change this date at its discretion.