Business Improvement Manager

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

As the Business Improvement Manager, you will provide strategic leadership for business improvement at Wagerup Refinery, driving the deployment of Alcoa Business System (ABS) principles, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices. Working closely with the Location Manager, operational leaders and Business Improvement Specialists, you can expect to:

• Lead and deliver site-wide continuous improvement and business transformation initiatives that enhance performance, efficiency and operational outcomes.

• Partner with leaders across the refinery to identify improvement opportunities and embed sustainable ways of working.

• Coach leaders and teams across the refinery in continuous improvement, problem-solving and change leadership practices.

• Drive cross-functional improvement projects that support strategic priorities and long-term business performance.

• Lead and develop a team of business improvement professionals, building capability and supporting the effective deployment of ABS principles and methodologies.

• Monitor and strengthen management systems, governance and assurance processes to support operational excellence and continuous learning.

What’s on offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.

• Flexible hybrid working options available.

• Employee growth and development opportunities.

• Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.

• Connect and be part of a community that celebrates diversity through our employee inclusion groups.

What you can bring to the role

• Tertiary qualification in Chemical engineering or a related discipline, supported by experience in heavy industry or a similar operational environment.

• Demonstrated experience leading business improvement, lean manufacturing, operational excellence or quality management initiatives.

• Advanced problem-solving capability and practical knowledge of business improvement tools, ABS or comparable lean operating systems.

• Collaborative coaching, influencing and communication skills, with the ability to build shared understanding across leaders, employees and specialist teams.

• Support change, improvement activities, and our people to apply management systems consistently and sustainably.

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

Alcoa's Wagerup Refinery is one of the world's most environmentally and technologically advanced alumina refineries, and produces approximately 2.9 million metric tons of alumina each year. Located approximately 150 kilometres south of Perth, it is located on the border of WA’s picturesque Peel and South West regions. 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.