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Continuous Improvement Specialist

About the location

Alcoa’s U.S. portfolio includes Alcoa's corporate headquarters (ACC), Alcoa's Technology Center (ATC), four smelters, hydroelectric power and a calcined coke plant. 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 leaders to guide us into the future.You can be one of them! Join us and get ready to experience endless opportunities!

About the job

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

About you:

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 Green Belt 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

To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, Alcoa provides an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment! In addition to medical benefits, we offer employee resource group opportunities, 401K options and a first-rate vacation plan for valuable work-life balance.

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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!

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By Alcoa

Alcoa is a values-based company. We Act with Integrity, Operate with Excellence and Care for People, and Lead with Courage. 12 simple words but when put together drive everything we do. From purposeful career development and inclusive and diverse ...

13 jobs

FUNDING

Public

INDUSTRY

Metal & Mineral Manufacturing

TEAM SIZE

10000+

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Pittsburgh, PA

DATE POSTED

June 23, 2023