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.

At Alcoa, you’re 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.  Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace.  You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.

About the role:

This position is accountable for managing the activities of bargaining unit employees in the Anode Assembly, Baked Carbon, Green Mill or Potroom Services (380) depending on primary assignment.  The principal challenge is to provide leadership in day-to-day activities that are aligned with departmental operating plans in the areas of safety & health, environment, cost, ABS, quality, customer satisfaction and labor relations.

The key responsibilities are:

Manage assigned resources in compliance with EHS policies to assure that environment, health and safety are the first priority of the business.  Lead and conduct key safety initiatives such as employee safety meetings and “toolbox” discussions, risk assessments, Critical 6 +1 and EHS audits, and environmental compliance monitoring, etc.Operate the Green Mill and supervise the day-to-day activities associated with production of green carbon anodes and butt crushing and supervise day-to-day operation of the Anode Assembly/380 department in the rodding and processing of rodded anodes.  Accountable to ensure production schedules, manpower scheduling, and production equipment maintenance meet departmental objectivesSupervise the day-to-day activities associated with flow of carbon anodes through the carbon bake furnace and the operation and maintenance of bake furnace equipment including the dry scrubber and the transfer of ore to 379.  Accountable to ensure production schedules, manpower scheduling, and production equipment maintenance meet departmental objectives.Monitor departmental labor/management activities and issues to ensure that business needs are met.Provide coaching, counseling and support to direct reports to ensure their personal development and positive contribution towards achieving departmental goals.Accountable for ensuring department personnel follow safe standard operating procedures such that processes remain stable and product quality consistently meets or exceeds customer requirements.  Maintain open line of communication with his/her counterpart in the customer’s organization.

What you can bring to the role:

Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, lead with courage – are at the foundation of everything we do. To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success you will have:

An Associates or bachelor's degree is preferred. Demonstrated ability in providing leadership, achieving results and driving change is required.Demonstrated PC skills are required, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS-Outlook.Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What’s On Offer:

At Alcoa, our care for people philosophy is backed by our excellent total rewards package that we provide our employees effective on your date of hire, such as:

Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs.401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insuranceWork-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote workingPaid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 10 holidays, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days, maximum of 30 jury duty days, and up to 10 days annual training for military leave

*This benefit information applies to US based applicants only. Alcoa reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.

Base salary: $66,500 - $98,500 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: 30 December 2024, however Alcoa reserves the right to change this date at its discretion.