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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 fulfill our purpose and realise our vision to reinvent the aluminium 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 and individuals to make them better.
About the Role
Do you have a passion for operational excellence, leadership, and continuous improvement? We have an exciting opportunity at our Aluminium Smelter in the coastal town of Portland, Victoria, for an experienced professional to join our site leadership team as Casthouse Manager.
Portland offers a unique blend of country-style living and coastal charm, while our smelter leverages best-in-class technologies to support global aluminium production. It's a great time to join a site that plays a vital role in the industry.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation and maintenance of the Ingot Casting Facility. As part of the location management team, you will lead a high-performing workforce, manage the facility's budget, and drive strategic initiatives aligned with Alcoa's goals.
You will foster a culture of safety, promote collaboration across processes, and champion continuous improvement based on a strong understanding of operational needs. Your leadership will be key in delivering technical and process enhancements that support long-term performance and sustainability.
You are accountable for and will undertake the following duties:
Establish production targets and quality standards in collaboration with technical teams and external stakeholders.
Represent the Ingot Mill in strategic planning, business engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to meet operational objectives.
Lead workforce development, performance planning, and succession strategies to build a capable and engaged team.
Develop and manage the annual operating and maintenance budget, ensuring financial performance and resource optimisation.
Foster a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with procedures, leading investigations, and implementing corrective actions.
Drive continuous improvement through technical and engineering initiatives
What's on offer
Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
Relocation support (if required)
Vehicle Allowance
Employee growth and development opportunities.
Paid employee volunteering hours within our community.
Connect and be part of a community that celebrates diversity through our employee inclusion groups.
What you can bring to the role
Tertiary qualifications in engineering or equivalent operations/industry experience
10+ years of experience in Alcoa or a similar manufacturing environment, primarily in line operations
A minimum of 10 years of management and leadership experience
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to coach and lead at all levels of the organisation
Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
High-level understanding of team dynamics and organisational development
Practical knowledge of aluminium smelting processes
High computer literacy and strong presentation skills
Additional information
Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.
You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.
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About the Location
Our Portland Smelter is a joint venture between Alcoa of Australia (55%), CITIC (22.5%) and Marubeni Aluminium Australia (22.5%). Alcoa manages the day-to-day operations at the smelter and we produce approximately 19 per cent of Australia's total aluminium production in Portland. We are proud of the long-standing relationships we have within our local community and are committed to supporting social and diverse causes.
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.
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.
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