Description
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.
Join a team that's revolutionizing the aluminum industry with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. At Alcoa, we believe in building a better world—together. Be part of a workplace where your leadership, ideas, and growth matter.
About the Role
As the Potroom Supervisor - Shift Leader, you'll lead a team of dedicated professionals to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations in our potlines. You'll play a key role in driving performance, supporting team development, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Additional key responsibilities include:
Lead and mentor a diverse team to achieve safety, quality, and production goals.
Monitor operations and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Use process control systems to optimize quality and cost-efficiency.
Support and implement safety initiatives including Behavior-Based Safety and Safety Council activities.
Serve as shift decision maker/SPA for such items as planned maintenance priorities, special engineering projects, production / process and crew scheduling, etc.
Manage daily operations, including scheduling, inventory, and performance metrics (KPIs).
Collaborate across departments to support technical projects and process improvements.
Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
Provide leadership during emergency operations and off-shift activities.
What You Bring
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Supervisory or team leader experience is a plus but not required.
Manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members.
Problem-solving mindset and a willingness to learn.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation: Including performance-based bonuses and recognition programs.
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with up to 6% employer match and additional contributions.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life and accident insurance.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, hybrid/remote options, generous paid time off.
Supportive Leave Policies: Family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for training, development, and career advancement.
*This benefit information applies to US based applicants only. Alcoa reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.
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Base salary: $74,500 - $102,500 USD annuallyTotal rewards packages listed, including base salary and bonus eligibility, applies to US based applicants only. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on a range of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, and competencies in conjunction with multiple components of the Employee Total Rewards Package. Alcoa reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.About the Location
Our Massena facility in New York State, established in 1902, is home to the longest continuously operating smelter in the world. Located on the St. Lawrence River, Massena, NY is the center for commercial, industrial, and manufacturing success in St. Lawrence County. Massena's caring sense of community, affordable cost of living, and extremely low-cost locally supplied energy, coupled with four public and private universities nearby, make Massena a great place to call home. And within a two hour drive (or less) are cosmopolitan and historic Montreal and Ottawa, Canada to the north, and to the south are the tall, beautiful views of Adirondacks and within it is Lake Placid The Olympic Village.
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.
As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person's gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.
If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.
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.
Application close date is: 21 August 2025, however Alcoa reserves the right to change this date at its discretion.Apply on company website
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