About the RoleThis position will supervise and coordinate the incoming and outgoing scrap, dross, and off grade material. Coordination, administration and general daily management of the Casthouse scrap related processes, transactions and planning to help maximize scrap utilization while minimizing operating costs and be SPA for inventory control. Additional key responsibilities include:
- Provide leadership and direction to hourly employees related to billet/rod/sow/scrap/dross.
- Responsible for safety issues/investigations, Human Performance Toolbox meetings, SSOP's and housekeeping in the shipping area.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining pack/load SSOP's for billet/rod/sow/scrap/dross.
- Inventory and order necessary pack/load supplies for shipping.
- Implement visual factory concept in the storage areas.
- Become proficient with the overall administrative aspect of shipping function.
- Monitors scrap consumption, generation, receipts and inventory levels.
- Manage connections to scrap suppliers (Internal, Extrusion, Arconic, Cleveland, other, etc.).
- Organize and define triggers for commercial metals ordering.
- Monitor scrap tub quality, including repair, replacement and scrapping.
- Develop scrap/alloying storage layout with signage and storage lanes.
- Interface with production control on alloy scheduling and scrap consumption and ingot supervisors.
- Train supervisors and operators on charge calculation techniques. (ACES)
- Plan pre-staging of scrap for furnace consumption using out of specification scrap.
- Accountable for scrap utilization metrics, development of reaction plans, and reaction to signals indicating out of control situations.
- Manage dross sales, segregation and approve material to be returned, and consumption of resultant RSI.
- Interface with Knoxville Metal Reclamation Manager to increase consumption.
- Daily audit scrap levels to generate/modify a scrap plan.
- Ensure all scraps are properly identified with Alloy and weight.
Working Environment:- Onsite within an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Frequent collaboration with hourly and salaried employees working varying shifts.
- Routine presence in production areas, which may involve exposure to noise, extreme heat/cold, and industrial equipment.
- Standard business schedule with occasional flexibility required to support operational priorities.
- Model Alcoa's safety values and champion a safety-first culture.
What You Bring- A high school diploma or a GED from an accredited institution is required.
- Solid understanding of Casthouse facilities, the process, materials, and people with demonstrated knowledge of casting processes and operations preferred.
- Minimum of 6 years of work-related experience is required with a minimum of nine years preferred.
- Demonstrated successes and ability in providing leadership, achieving results and driving change, required.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools and collaboration platforms.
- Effective communication (written and verbal), critical-thinking and problem-solving capability.
- Ability to work independently, collaboratively and on an on-call basis when emergencies occur.
What's on Offer:- Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay as well as recognition and rewards programs.
- Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA
- 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a non-qualified deferred compensation plan
- 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date.
- Alcoa has been chosen as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek
#LI-TL2Base Salary: 76,700 - 115,400 USD annually
Total rewards packages listed, including base salary and bonus eligibility, applies to US based applicants only. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on a range of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, and competencies in conjunction with multiple components of the Employee Total Rewards Package. Alcoa reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.
About the LocationOur Massena facility in New York State, established in 1902, is home to the longest continuously operating smelter in the world. Located on the St. Lawrence River, Massena, NY is the center for commercial, industrial, and manufacturing success in St. Lawrence County. Massena's caring sense of community, affordable cost of living, and extremely low-cost locally supplied energy, coupled with four public and private universities nearby, make Massena a great place to call home. And within a two hour drive (or less) are cosmopolitan and historic Montreal and Ottawa, Canada to the north, and to the south are the tall, beautiful views of Adirondacks and within it is Lake Placid The Olympic Village.
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. Application close date is: 25 June 2026, however Alcoa reserves the right to change this date at its discretion.
