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.

About the Role:

We are seeking experienced Operations Supervisors to join our growing Production team at Huntly. In this critical role, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of skilled professionals to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective operation of our production facilities. These positions will be offered on a 12 hours 5 panel production roster working 2 days, 2 nights and 5 off.

These roles will be instrumental in supporting the Mine Development team. Additionally, these positions will play a crucial role in fostering a strong safety culture within the mining team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching to your team.

• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

• Identify and develop talent within the team.

• Drive continuous improvement through lean methodologies and problem-solving techniques.

• Optimize production processes to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.

• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental regulations.

• Prioritize safety as the highest value.

• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.

• Effectively allocate resources to support team objectives.

• Manage budgets and control costs.

• Identify and resolve operational issues promptly and effectively.

• Make sound decisions under pressure.

• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders.

• Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams.

What’s on offer:

• Career development opportunities to pursue your passion

• Five weeks annual leave

• Shift allowance

• Benefits allowance

• Performance related bonus (variable)

• 16 weeks paid parental leave scheme

• Paid annual volunteer hours

• 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:

• In depth knowledge of Mine Operations

• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams

• Demonstrated versatility, strong coordinating skills, and capable of rapidly acquiring familiarity with and responding to diverse and changing environments.

• A high level of strategic thinking, planning and problem-solving skills

As this is one of our key leadership roles, you should either possess or be willing to complete the Section 26 – Statutory Supervisor training, as set out in Schedule 26 of the WHS (Mines) Regulations (WA) 2022. Alcoa will provide support in obtaining this training. At the time of application, you should also have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a leadership position.

Disclaimer: Please note that applications close midday Australian Western Standard Time of the posting end date.

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.

About the Location

Huntly is one of our two bauxite mines in Western Australia. Established in 1976 and located east of North Dandalup in WA, it is the world’s second largest bauxite mine, supplying ore to Alcoa’s Pinjarra alumina refinery. Bauxite ore from Alcoa’s Huntly and Willowdale mines helps to produce almost half of Australia’s alumina and approximately 19 per cent of Australia’s aluminium. Our workplace is an inclusive and respectful environment, where we embrace change, new ideas and equal opportunity to succeed.

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.