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Job Title


Potroom Manager


Company : Alcoa


Location : Newburgh, IN


Created : 2026-04-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About The Role This role provides leadership for Potline operations and the Technical Support function, with accountability for safe, stable, and efficient aluminum production. The role focuses on ensuring consistent day-to-day operations while identifying and implementing improvements that optimize production performance, quality, and cost. Leading the daily operation of Potlines and providing oversight for the Technical Support function Driving operational stability and initiating improvements to optimize production and reduce costs Establishing budgets, objectives, and strategies aligned to plant and business goals Ensuring quality control practices and critical work standards are consistently applied Supporting execution of annual financial targets and key performance metrics Leading or supporting Kaizen, TPM, and safety events Coaching and developing superintendents, front"‘line supervisors, and other staff Ensuring consistent application of policies, systems, and EHS expectations Promoting Alcoa's values and supporting Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action policies What You Can Bring to the Role To be successful in this role, you bring a combination of manufacturing experience, leadership capability, and a commitment to working in a process"‘driven environment. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field At least 5 years of manufacturing experience, including experience in smelting operations Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in an operational environment Strong analytical, problem"‘solving, and decision"‘making skills Effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Yellow or Green Belt preferred) Preferred experience includes managing operations within a bargaining unit environment and previous smelter operations management What's on Offer Competitive compensation packages, including pay"‘for"‘performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs 401(k) with employer match up to 6% and additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting) Health care benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account with generous employer contribution, life and accident insurance Work"‘life balance programs: flexible work scheduling and hybrid/remote working Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the first year, 10 holidays plus one flexible holiday, 7 illness days, 40 days of care"‘for"‘family leave, up to 5 bereavement days, 30 jury duty days, and up to 10 days annual training for military leave Benefit information applies to US based applicants only; Alcoa reserves the right to change plans at its discretion Equal Employment Opportunity 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr