We are seeking a strategic Lean Manufacturing Engineer to join our exceptional team at Alcoa USA Group in Massena, NY.
Growing your career as a Full Time Lean Manufacturing Engineer is an incredible opportunity to develop valuable skills.
If you are strong in leadership, adaptability and have the right determination for the job, then apply for the position of Lean Manufacturing Engineer at Alcoa USA Group today!
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 Lean Manufacturing Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to identify strategic opportunities and lead improvement projects in areas including Electrode, Potrooms, and Cast House at Massena Operations. Your focus will be on driving each area to its target state based on the laid out yearly plan, while also collaborating with all teams to drive key initiatives for continuous improvement. Major Deliverables: Utilize Lean/Continuous Improvement (CI) tools to minimize sources of downtime and scrap Drive change management among peers, supervisors, and shop floor employees Analyze current data and processes to evaluate both short-term and long-term improvement opportunities Execute improvement projects using the DMAIC project management approach Support the implementation of the continuous improvement plan (also known as Alcoa Business System or ABS) Develop process flow and value stream maps for the key processes Establish inventory targets and strategy based on the product mix and customer orders Coach all members of the cast house on daily management tools, including shift change between supervisors, toolbox meetings for communicating daily job assignments, and the cast house department daily management meeting (DMS) Conduct problem-solving sessions for key issues with team members and build action plans Execute projects that directly contribute to the cost-saving targets of Electrode, Potrooms, and Cast House About you :
Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, lead with courage – are at the foundation of everything we do. To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success we desire the following background:
Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering & Management or any Engineering field 0-3 years of work experience in an industrial setting knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma exposure is preferred Above-average computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office software Ability to challenge, communicate, influence, and collaborate with key stakeholders High energy, detail-oriented, with the ability to work in a systematic, structured, and efficient manner Positive, influential, and motivated to achieve results Strong problem-solving, team building, planning, and decision-making skills Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, Alcoa provides an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment! In addition to medical benefits, we offer employee resource group opportunities, 401K options and a first-rate vacation plan for valuable work-life balance.
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About the Location Our 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.
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.???
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 a person's 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.?
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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. Benefits of working as a Lean Manufacturing Engineer in Massena, NY:
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? Room for Advancement
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