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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 realize our vision to reinvent the aluminium industry. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with opportunities that help everyone thrive and build diverse, rewarding careers. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.
The Portland Aluminium Smelter, a unique operation and Alcoa's sole smelting facility in Australia. This operation is unlike other Alcoa locations as it is a joint venture project with Alcoa being the largest shareholder. Located in a picturesque seaside town in Victoria, this role offers a distinctive opportunity to lead and manage a significant part of site operations.
About the Role:
As the Metals Manager, you will oversee the following key areas and its people in the Smelting operation:
The Potroom and Potlining Operations – electrolytic smelting and cell relining and replacement.
The Ingot Mill Operations - compressed air generation facilities.
The Switchyard - power distribution to all operation areas
The role is accountable for the safety culture and an ongoing commitment to safety performance outcomes. As an integral part of the Site Leadership team, the incumbent will also contribute to:
The annual operating plan and budget ensuring alignment of team goals to achieve objectives
Continuous review of production targets and operational performance to improve strategies and business plans to maximise returns
Ongoing collaboration with joint venture stakeholders to ensure a unified approach to plant and market objectives
Managers rotating weekend on-call roster
Leading and inspiring a large and diverse team
What's on offer:
Be a part of our vibrant coastal community in Portland (relocation support available)
Career development opportunities to pursue your passion
Car and Benefits allowances
Performance related bonus (variable)
Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities
What you can bring to the role:
To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:
Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Process, Chemical or Metallurgical)
Industry experience in manufacturing and/or resources with proven leadership skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of building, developing, and inspiring successful teams.
A solid understanding and application of Environmental Health & Safety leadership.
Experience in managing budgets, production strategies, and project planning.
Experience in change management and sustained employee engagement.
A passion for networking and building beneficial relationships within the wider business.
Application Closing Date: 1 November 2024
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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