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 build a legacy of excellence for future generations. 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 an experienced Operations Supervisor to join our growing Development 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 development function. These positions will be offered on a 12 hours 5 panel production roster working 2 days, 2 nights and 5 days 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, coaching, and mentoring to your team. Foster a positive and inclusive work environment and identify and develop talent to help them grow professionally.
- Drive continuous improvement by using lean methodologies and problem-solving techniques. Work to optimise production processes to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.
- Ensure strict compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental regulations. Prioritise safety as the highest value, conducting regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
- Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and success. Use this data to make sound, data-driven decisions.
- Effectively allocate resources and manage budgets to support team objectives. Promptly identify and resolve any operational issues.
- Communicate effectively with your team, supervisors, and other stakeholders. Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations.
The responsibilities outlined above are crucial for a leader who is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on manager. By focusing on people, process, and performance, you can create a high-functioning team that meets and exceeds its goals. Your ability to balance the development of your team with the optimization of production and adherence to safety protocols is what will ensure sustained success and a resilient, collaborative work environment.
What’s on offer
- Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
- Family friendly rosters that allow you to be home after each shift.
- Generous leave entitlements of five weeks annual leave.
- Employee growth and development opportunities.
- Parental leave support for all caregivers.
- Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.
What you can bring to the role
- In depth knowledge of Mine Operations (ideally mine development – topsoil and overburden stripping, secondary overburden removal, stockpile and ramp construction, blast pattern preperation)
- 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
- You should hold or be willing to complete Schedule 26 - Statutory Supervisor accreditation. Alcoa will provide support in obtaining accreditation.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership position or have worked in a similar operation or industry to Alcoa.
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.
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