Business Improvement Specialist

Job Description

Shape Your World At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. Every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper. This is an opportunity for you to bring your wealth of experience to the team and help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low carbon technologies. About the Role: We have an opportunity for an experienced Business Improvement Specialist to join the Integrated Operations team based at our Huntly Mine site, on a fixed term 11-month contract, working a family friendly Monday to Friday roster (8 hrs). The primary role of the Business Improvement Specialist is to drive effective and efficient operation of the Huntly production system. This includes maintaining and updating the Huntly operating strategy, driving day-to-day performance, and ensuring cross-department integration for key activities and business initiatives. Key responsibilities include demonstrating change through developing, coordinating, and implementing management systems and executing initiatives which drive business improvement. This role is responsible for undertaking the requisite business analysis to identify, scope, execute, track, and report business improvement opportunities across the Huntly mine. The successful individual should have strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact and influence at all levels to ensure improvement initiatives provide tangible, sustainable benefits. Key Responsibilities: Designing, aligning, and optimising the Huntly operational strategy and integrated business plan. Driving daily, weekly, and monthly performance across Huntly Operations to ensure targets and customer needs are met. Integrated planning and execution of key activities and initiatives across operational and functional departments. Maintaining and improving the Huntly management operating system, KPI reporting, and improvement processes. Applying problem-solving skills to create a continuous improvement culture by analysing activities, designing systems, and coaching personnel. Assisting in identifying opportunities to improve safety, culture, reduce costs, increase production, and maintain the improvement project pipeline. This position is a key steppingstone to leadership positions in Alcoa, with success measured by the improvements delivered to the business. What's on Offer: Career development opportunities to pursue your passion. Monthly Leisure Day. Benefits allowance. Performance-related bonus (variable). 16 weeks paid parental leave scheme. Paid annual volunteer hours. Social and diversity-focused engagement opportunities. What You Can Bring to the Role: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in mining, process, or business-related discipline. Significant experience working in mining or other heavy industry. Ability to drive continuous improvement in operational performance through key initiatives and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated change management experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact and influence at all levels. Disclaimer: Please note that applications close midday Australian Western Standard Time of the posting end date. 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: Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa's Australian portfolio includes two bauxite mines in Western Australia, three alumina refineries, and one aluminium smelter. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr