Area Manager - Aluminium Smelter

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 fulfil our purpose and realise our vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with the flexibility and equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better. About the Role Are you a leader who thrives in complex operational environments and enjoys developing people, driving improvement and delivering results at scale? As an Area Manager, you will lead a significant operational workforce within one of Australia's largest aluminium smelters, influencing safety, performance and continuous improvement across a 24/7 operation. Core responsibilities: Lead safe, reliable and cost-effective operations through visible leadership, strong risk management and a culture of accountability. Build leadership capability and develop a high-performing workforce through coaching, succession planning and effective performance management. Deliver production, productivity, quality and cost outcomes in line with annual business plans. Champion operational excellence by identifying and implementing improvements that enhance performance and business value. Build trusted relationships across site leadership, technical functions and joint venture stakeholders. What’s on offer Relocation assistance to support a move to Portland. Career pathways spanning operations, projects and leadership Join a community-connected employer in coastal Portland Rewarding performance through recognition and variable pay A values-led workplace with Care for People at its heart. What you can bring to the role Proven operational leadership experience in aluminium smelting, electrolysis/potrooms or comparable continuous process operations. Demonstrated experience leading large operational teams in a complex, high-risk environment. A strong safety leadership record, supported by practical risk management capability. Proven success improving production performance, productivity, cost and operational KPIs. Experience leading teams through change, operational improvement and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, coaching and people leadership capability. A tertiary qualification in Engineering; metallurgy or related technical qualification is preferred. 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. Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations. #AlcoaAUS #LI-AA1 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. 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