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This applies to the users of the Alcoa Corporation Website including any local versions of the Website that Alcoa Corporation owns and operates.Area Operations Manager page is loaded## Area Operations Managerlocations: Australia, WA, Pinjarratime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 12, 2026 (27 days left to apply)job requisition id: Req-35394**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 realise our vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with the flexibility and equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.**About the Role**Our Pinjarra Refinery have an exciting new opportunity for an Area Operations Manager to provide leadership and management of operations and maintenance functions.Reporting to the Pinjarra Production Manager, you will be required to meet all customer contracts in the area of safety, environmental, high level risk management, cost control, equipment maintenance & reliability, production, and quality parameters.**Key responsibilities of this role include:*** Provide leadership and management to production and maintenance teams, ensuring alignment with safety, health, environment, and cost objectives.* Drive operational performance by setting and achieving production, efficiency, and cost targets while maintaining reliability and sustainability.* Oversee safety and environmental compliance, ensuring effective systems are in place to review and improve practices, equipment, and personnel safety.* Develop and manage talent, including performance reviews, succession planning, recruitment, and fostering a culture of growth and engagement.* Manage financial performance, including operating budgets, capital expenditure, and implementing cost and productivity improvement programs**Whats on offer*** A competitive salary that reflects the strategic impact of your role.* Executive coaching, leadership training, and access to industry events to support your growth.* Opportunities to invest in Alcoas future through employee share plans.* Visibility across senior leadership and potential progression into corporate or operational roles.**What you can bring to the role*** Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline* Postgraduate leadership or management training highly regarded* Proven ability to deliver results and implement best practices in quality, production, and safety* Experience developing and implementing organisational EH&S programs* Demonstrated success leading organisational change and achieving outcomes through others* Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels**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.Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.**About the Location**As one of the worlds largest alumina refineries, our Alcoa Pinjarra Refinery produces approximately 4.7 million metric tons each year. Located within the Shire of Murray in the Peel region of WA, just east of the Pinjarra town site, our workplace offers 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.**[](blob:/ 1:04**Shape your Career at Alcoa!** As an Alcoan you are part of a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As a values-based company, we Act with Integrity, Operate with Excellence, Care for People, and Lead with Courage.Join us and become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. We treat all people with dignity and we believe in inclusion, diversity and enabling all employees to grow and develop their careers with us, where they can pursue their passions. Discover the possibilities a career with Alcoa can have for you.Come **shape your career** with us! #J-18808-Ljbffr