Production Supervisor

Just as aluminium is the element of possibility, so too, are our current and future employees. When you join Alcoa, you have the opportunity to help define what it means to be a sustainable aluminium company. Our 135-year legacy gives you the systems and tools to thrive. We invented the industry and today we are redefining what it means to be a sustainable aluminium company from mines to metal. We are open, honest, accountable and do what we say we’ll do. We relentlessly pursue outstanding and sustainable results and creatively transform ideas into value. We treat all people with dignity and provide a diverse, inclusive work culture. We work safely, promote wellness, and protect the environment. Come grow your career, collaborate on a global scale and deliver materials essential to the world. Learn more about the endless career possibilities for you at Alcoa

About the job

Are you seeking a new opportunity with work-life balance and the ability to go home every night? Our business is currently looking for a motivational leader who can inspire change and make a difference at our Kwinana Refinery This is a permanent position working on a 12-hour roster (2 days, 2 nights, 5 off).

We are searching for a frontline leader to compliment and complete the Residue operations team. In this key leadership role, you will coach and mentor others to reach their full potential, developing and upholding very high standards of process, production, maintenance, and earthworks practices and guiding the team to achieve its goals in all areas of the business.

Acting as a help chain to your team and contractors, problem solving maintenance and construction issues will be highly regarded. We want you to assist team members implement suggestion scheme ideas, sustain business system improvements, driving planned and unplanned mechanical work and the auditing of standardised work practices.

One of the challenges, but also the rewards of the role is the variety and scope of work as part of the core responsibilities. Collaborating closely with Civil Contractor to achieve daily Sand and Mud deposition targets and maintain Environmental operational compliance, as well as the site planner, civil engineer and contractor and operations workforce and providing root cause analysis participation in investigations is imperative.

If you are passionate about these aspects in a career, this is the role for you

About you

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:
- Trade or Tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Piping or Civil Earthworks required, Mining or Construction experience is crucial,- dedication to a positive safety culture, awareness of the operating environment,- Highly developed team leadership and experience in implementing and leading change initiatives across maintenance and production is required,- Solid problem solving, decision-making and communication skills, have plenty of initiative and self-motivation to excel in working with mínimal direction,- Proficient in MS Office is crucial.

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 while empowering you with stimulating and challenging work.

What’s on offer?- Competitive remuneration package- Five weeks annual leave- Career development opportunities- Shift allowance- Benefits allowance- Performance related bonus (variable)- Superannuation above guarantee- 16 weeks 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 Willowda