Continuous Improvement Specialist - Alcoa USA Group

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. This is your opportunity to help share the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminum, revolutionizing the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies. Be part of it and shape your world.

About the role:

Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist role is to identify opportunities and execute improvement projects in areas across the Warrick Operations Site. While driving the Potroom and Carbon Plant to target state will be a primary focus of this role, the individual will also work with all teams in driving key initiatives.

MAJOR DELIVERABLES:

• Develop process flow & value stream maps for the key processes
• Coach all members on the daily management tools which includes shift change between supervisors, toolbox meetings where daily job assignments are communicated and the daily management meetings (DMS)
• Conduct problem solving sessions in for the key issues with the team members and building action plans
• Execute projects that directly link to the cost-saving targets of the Potroom and Carbon Plant
• Use Lean/CI tools to minimize sources of waste
• Influence change management to peers and subsequently supervisors and shop floor employees
• Analyze current data and processes to evaluate improvement opportunities both short-term and long-term
• Execute improvement projects in a DMAIC project management approach
• Support the continuous improvement plan implementation (also known in Alcoa as Alcoa Business System or ABS) in a PDCA framework

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:

• Bachelor’s degree required - Engineering & Management, Manufacturing Engineer preferred
• 0-3 years work experience in an industrial setting
• In depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing - Six Sigma certification is preferred
• Above average computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office software (e.g.. Excel, Power Point, PowerBI, etc)
• Ability to challenge, communicate, influence and work collaboratively with key stakeholders:
  • High energy, detail-minded, ability to work in systematic, structured, and efficient manner
  • Positive, influencing and motivated to get results
  • Strong problem solving, team building, planning and decision-making skills

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for(1)-performance variable pay as well as recognition and rewards programs
• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA
• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plan
• Holiday Pay: 10 holidays and one flexible holiday of your choice.
• Alcoa has been chosen as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek

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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.