Potroom & Pot Reline Manager at Alcoa Corporation - Brazil

Massena, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jan, 26

Salary

175000.0

Posted On

02 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervisory Experience, Communication Skills, Leadership, Project Management, Analysis Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Lean Manufacturing, ISO, Six Sigma, Electrolytic Process Knowledge, Computer Literacy, Results-Focused Attitude, Strong Work Ethic, Training Skills, Self-Motivated, Problem Solver

Industry

mining

Description

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 oversee the Massena Potroom and Pot Reline Departments. The position is required to manage and direct the entire electrolysis process. The primary supplier for the electrolysis process is the carbon plant which supplies the anodes and reacted alumina for the process. The primary customer for the Potrooms is the cast house which is handling all the molten metal made in the process. The incumbent to this role will have to develop a good working relationship with those internal suppliers and customers. The other internal support groups to the Potrooms and Pot reline manager are Maintenance, EHS, HR, Finance, Procurement and Capital. Thus, the incumbent must form excellent working relationships with those departments and their teams. Develop a compelling strategy for the Potrooms and outline a business program to achieve results on an annual basis. Oversee the production schedule to minimize low quality Aluminum generation, minimize inventory, maximize the consumption / recycling of all materials generated in the electrolytic process. Oversees the pot reline inventory with the goal to reduce working capital to free up cash and maximize profitability Be a contributing member of the site lead team. Manage the operations of the Potrooms and pot reline to produce molten metal that meets customer (Casthouse) specifications. Drive improvements in Potrooms profitability as measured in either volume or cost productivity ($/MT, either reduce numerator dollars or increase production denominator). Create and implement improvements to the electrolytic process and associated production processes to reduce costs and increase production via the Degrees of Implementation management system. Utilize a continuous improvement mindset 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 potroom or pot reline cost reduction. Maintain and create a flexible and agile work environment where you can adjust to any economic climate/condition Safety of our employees is the #1 goal. Be a Health and Safety leader, using Human Performance tools and promote environmental values of the plant while supporting, promoting and enforcing all EHS guidelines and practices. Ensure there is a robust training system in place and that all employees are performing work according to the correct quality and safety procedures (all SSOPs and SPL are being followed) Maintain and foster positive employee relations and communications while overseeing any labor relations issues within the potrooms and pot reline following Alcoa policy including the grievance and discipline processes. What you can bring to the role: Supervisory experience in a manufacturing or process industry. Excellent communication skills with proven ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization. Influential and flexible leadership with experience encouraging and championing a diverse workforce. Sound understanding/experience of project management working to cost and schedule metrics Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills Combinations of education or military service and industrial manufacturing experience: 4 year degree and 6 years of industrial manufacturing leadership experience; or 2 year associates degree and 10 years of industrial manufacturing experience; or 15 years of industrial manufacturing experience. Additional Qualifications: Hands on experience in Lean Manufacturing, ISO, Six Sigma is a plus. A working knowledge of electrolytic process including: chemistry calculations, environmental regulations, metal planning, and standards-based operating is desired. Ability to influence and communicate across the spectrum of the workforce (i.e. from management through to operators and maintainers). 10 years of increasing responsibility in a production related field in an industrial environment. Excellent command of English language, both in verbal and written understanding and the ability to speak and write clearly. Computer literacy; MS office and related packages. MS Excel is important. Results-Focused attitude to work. Strong work ethic and devotion to safe, clean and efficient production. Strong communicator able to train others and speak in front of an audience. Must be self-motived and problem solver. What we offer: 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 insurance Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 12 paid 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 #LI-PW1 Base salary: $127,500 - $175,000 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. 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Responsibilities

Oversee the Massena Potroom and Pot Reline Departments, managing the entire electrolysis process and ensuring production meets customer specifications. Develop strategies to improve profitability and maintain safety standards while fostering positive employee relations.