Alcoa is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products. Our Company is built on a foundation of strong values and operating excellence dating back nearly 130 years to the world-changing discovery that made aluminum an affordable and vital part of modern life. Since inventing the aluminum industry, and throughout our history, our talented employees have followed on with breakthrough innovations and best practices that have led to efficiency, safety, sustainability and stronger communities wherever we operate. This kind of operating excellence takes a special kind of team, made up of special people. One of them could be you.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Pinjarra Refinery for an Operation Centre Manager. 

This position is responsible for safely and cleanly achieving production, quality and cost goals to satisfy customers through the effective leadership and management of people and resources.

With an increasing focus on improving the operation of the refinery, we are seeking a manager with the ability to effectively lead and support the Operating Centre (OC) through organisational change as well as manage the existing operations.

Key responsibilities include ensuring the OC has a process to achieve customer-focused objectives, aligning the OC objectives with refinery objectives through effective deployment and implementation of business plans to meet expectations in the areas of Safety, Health, Environment, Production, Cost, Product Quality and People. Effective management of OC resources through collection and interpretation of data and development and monitoring of appropriate plans and budgets is required.

Delivering effective leadership and management practices in the OC while generating a focus on results through teamwork is an integral part of this role, as is the ongoing development of all employees in the OC. Your commitment to building, implementing and managing systems that will be sustainable in current condition and value adding for the future is vital.

As an integral part of the Pinjarra management team, appointment to this position demands a sound understanding and demonstrated ability to manage operations to Alcoa and statutory safety and environmental policies and procedures and to lead rapid improvement in these areas. You will have excellent communication, people management and leadership skills.

We require you to have a thorough understanding of Daily Visual Management, Business Improvement and Change Management principles, a demonstrated ability to manage change, the capacity to manage strategically as well as operationally to ensure maximum efficiency of the Operations Centre. Demonstrated confidence, initiative and sound judgement within a customer-focused framework and a learning orientation is desired.

Tertiary qualifications in both the Science/Engineering and Business Management fields will be well regarded. Strong knowledge of the Bayer process is highly desirable. A proven ability to manage multiple and varied tasks in an efficient manner is essential.

Open to internal & external candidates

For the right candidate, flexible work arrangements would be considered for this role.  Please let us know when you apply if this is something you are seeking.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 10th June 2018

It is Alcoa's policy that all employees must gain their Supervisor’s support prior to applying.

Alcoa embraces diversity and encourages applications from women and people of all backgrounds with different skills and life experiences.

You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to 4 weeks from the closing date.