Production Superintendent

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About the job

Are you an exceptional leader with strong problem solving and people skills? Alcoa’s Pinjarra refinery is looking for experienced Production Superintendents.

Working in this integral leadership position, your key responsibility is to monitor, coordinate and supervise the production and assist as required for the planned and unplanned maintenance activities of the Operating Centre (OC). You will encourage your OC to align with corporate policies, procedures and accepted professional standards to optimise business stability and production to achieve strategic business goals.

Other responsibilities include:
- Leveraging change through implementing systematic business improvements using Alcoa Business Systems.- Accountability for all day-to-day functions including safety and environment, people, production, maintenance, equipment management- Budgeting and cost control- Training and development of employees- Provide input into and implementation of the strategic plan and direction of the area.

About you

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:
- Tertiary qualifications in Chemical/Process Engineering or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (desirable)- Supervisory experience in a manufacturing or process industry- Bayer process knowledge- Strong communication skills with proven ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation- Influential leadership skills with the ability to manage change will enable success in this role- Flexible leadership with experience encouraging and championing a workforce that is diverse- Business improvement experience will be beneficial

We are searching for superintendents who will succeed through their team, have exceptional people skills with the passion to foster a positive team culture, which is understanding, accepting, and working together to achieve a common goal. If you believe you can fulfil the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

Why Alcoa?

Our values - act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, lead with courage - are at the foundation of everything we do.

At Alcoa we strive to create an inclusive workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work regardless of their background. We know it starts and finishes with you, which is why our value ‘care for people’ is so important to us. It ensures not only your physical safety but also provides an inclusive and welcoming workplace for people from all walks of life, encouraging diversity of thought from each and every person.

As an Alcoa employee, you will embark on growth opportunities and can truly make a difference being part of an organisation that respects and considers flexibility whilst empowering you with stimulating and challenging work.

What’s on offer?- Excellent remuneration package- Car allowance- Benefits allowance- Performance related bonus (variable)- Industry leading superannuation- Employee Assistance Program- Novated car lease scheme- Industry leading parental leave scheme- Paid volunteer time- Employee groups including the Social Club, Alcoa Women’s Network, EAGLE (Employees at Alcoa for Gay, Lesbian, bisexual and transgender Equality) and AWARE (Alcoans Working Actively for Racial-ethnic Equality)

Our Locations

Alcoa’s Australian operations represent one of the world’s largest integrated bauxite mining, alumina refining and aluminium smelting systems and add value to Australia’s local, state and national economies at every stage. Our Australian operations support approximately 4,370 direct jobs including multiple entry talent pathways/programs, predominantly in regional Western Australia.

Supported by our head office in Booragoon and the Bindjareb Regional office in Pinjarra, our operations include: our world-class Technology Development Centre of Excellence (COE), two bauxite mines in Western Australia (Huntly and Willowdale); three alumina refineries in Western Australia (Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup); one aluminium smelter in Victoria (Portland); two dedicated port facilities in Western Australia (Kwinana and Bunbury); and