Potroom & Pot Reline Manager

Alcoa • Massena, NY

96d • $127,500 - $175,000 • Remote

About The Position

This role will oversee the Massena Potroom and Pot Reline Departments. The position is required to manage and direct the entire electrolysis process. The primary supplier for the electrolysis process is the carbon plant which supplies the anodes and reacted alumina for the process. The primary customer for the Potrooms is the cast house which is handling all the molten metal made in the process. The incumbent to this role will have to develop a good working relationship with those internal suppliers and customers. The other internal support groups to the Potrooms and Pot reline manager are Maintenance, EHS, HR, Finance, Procurement and Capital. Thus, the incumbent must form excellent working relationships with those departments and their teams. Develop a compelling strategy for the Potrooms and outline a business program to achieve results on an annual basis. Oversee the production schedule to minimize low quality Aluminum generation, minimize inventory, maximize the consumption / recycling of all materials generated in the electrolytic process. Oversees the pot reline inventory with the goal to reduce working capital to free up cash and maximize profitability. Be a contributing member of the site lead team. Manage the operations of the Potrooms and pot reline to produce molten metal that meets customer (Casthouse) specifications. Drive improvements in Potrooms profitability as measured in either volume or cost productivity ($/MT, either reduce numerator dollars or increase production denominator). Create and implement improvements to the electrolytic process and associated production processes to reduce costs and increase production via the Degrees of Implementation management system. Utilize a continuous improvement mindset in the day to day, month to month, year to year plan by aggressively listening for new ideas, looking for new technologies and approaches for potroom or pot reline cost reduction. Maintain and create a flexible and agile work environment where you can adjust to any economic climate/condition. Safety of our employees is the #1 goal. Be a Health and Safety leader, using Human Performance tools and promote environmental values of the plant while supporting, promoting and enforcing all EHS guidelines and practices. Ensure there is a robust training system in place and that all employees are performing work according to the correct quality and safety procedures (all SSOPs and SPL are being followed). Maintain and foster positive employee relations and communications while overseeing any labor relations issues within the potrooms and pot reline following Alcoa policy including the grievance and discipline processes.

Requirements

• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing or process industry.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Influential and flexible leadership with experience encouraging a diverse workforce.
• Sound understanding/experience of project management working to cost and schedule metrics.
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills.
• 4 year degree and 6 years of industrial manufacturing leadership experience; or 2 year associates degree and 10 years of industrial manufacturing experience; or 15 years of industrial manufacturing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Hands on experience in Lean Manufacturing, ISO, Six Sigma.
• A working knowledge of electrolytic process including chemistry calculations, environmental regulations, metal planning, and standards-based operating.
• Ability to influence and communicate across the spectrum of the workforce.
• 10 years of increasing responsibility in a production related field in an industrial environment.
• Excellent command of English language, both in verbal and written understanding.
• Computer literacy; MS office and related packages, especially MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Massena Potroom and Pot Reline Departments.
• Manage and direct the entire electrolysis process.
• Develop a good working relationship with internal suppliers and customers.
• Form excellent working relationships with Maintenance, EHS, HR, Finance, Procurement and Capital departments.
• Develop a compelling strategy for the Potrooms and outline a business program to achieve results on an annual basis.
• Oversee the production schedule to minimize low quality Aluminum generation and inventory.
• Maximize the consumption/recycling of all materials generated in the electrolytic process.
• Oversee the pot reline inventory to reduce working capital and maximize profitability.
• Manage the operations of the Potrooms and pot reline to produce molten metal that meets customer specifications.
• Drive improvements in Potrooms profitability as measured in volume or cost productivity.
• Create and implement improvements to the electrolytic process and associated production processes.
• Utilize a continuous improvement mindset in planning.
• Be a Health and Safety leader and promote environmental values.
• Ensure a robust training system is in place for employees.
• Maintain positive employee relations and communications.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay.
• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution.
• Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account.
• Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working.
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 12 paid holidays, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree