Carbon Plant Supervisor

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.

At Alcoa, you’re 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.  Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace.  You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.

About the role:

Alcoa is currently looking for a motivational leader who can inspire change and make a difference at our Warrick Operations! As an Alcoa supervisor you will play a large part in the success of work execution and people engagement. This front-line leadership role is responsible for coaching and mentoring others to reach their full potential, developing and upholding very high standards in safety and production practices while guiding diverse teams to achieve its goals.

The Carbon plant supervisor is responsible for the safety and health of the employees under his/her direction by recognizing and reducing risk and managing processes that prevent incidents in his/her areas. You must ensure that safe work procedures and practices are followed and address at-risk behaviors in the workplace. You will set, communicate and implement priorities in alignment with the business objectives of Warrick Operations, the location, and the department of responsibility. This person will mentor and counsel employees and recommend improvement plans while leading and being accountable for the environmental, health, and safety performance and practices of the crew.

Other responsibilities include:

• Lead and engage hourly teams in process improvement and rapid problem solving activities
• Facilitate shift meetings, engaging employees in all aspects of the business case
• Monitor production and information flow paths and production rates to ensure objectives are being met
• Maintain all quality, process management and production standards
• Develop, share and implement best practices throughout team
• Plan, manage, and execute departmental operating plans and tactical operations, including scheduling, crew assignments, and overtime
• Work with internal and external (when applicable) customers and suppliers to communicate expectations and priorities.

What you can bring to the role:

Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people & lead with courage – are at the foundation of everything we do. To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success we desire the following background:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of supervisory experience in a heavy industrial environment, union supervision experience preferred
• Strong problem solving and communication skills in order to communicate with all levels of the organization required.
• Good computer skills including use of Microsoft Office.
• Requires a progressive thinker who can initiate change.
• Must be able to work night shift, 10pm - 6am, or day shift

What’s On Offer:

At Alcoa, our care for people philosophy is backed by our excellent total rewards package that we provide our employees effective on your date of hire, such as:

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs.
• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)
• Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance
• Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 10 holidays including 1 flexible holiday of your choice, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days, maximum of 30 jury duty days, and up to 10 days annual training for military leave

*This benefit information applies to US based applicant sonly. Alcoa reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.

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About the Location

Alcoa “Warrick” based in Newburgh, Indiana just outside of Evansville, IN has been present in the lives of many families in our community for over 60 years. We’ve grown and we’ve matured together. Now we are looking for our next generation of Alcoans to bring us into the future. You can be one of them! Join us and get ready to experience endless opportunities!

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.