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. Alcoa Massena Operations is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead the advancement of operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the site. This role serves as a key partner to leaders and employees throughout the organization, helping drive sustainable business improvements through the Alcoa Business System (ABS), Lean Manufacturing principles, and structured problem-solving methodologies. This professional will work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, support functions, and leadership teams to identify opportunities, improve processes, build internal capability, and deliver measurable business results. This is a highly visible role that combines strategic thinking, change leadership, coaching, and hands-on execution to strengthen performance across the operation. About the Role Lead the deployment and sustainability of Lean Manufacturing systems and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple functional areas, including Production, Maintenance, EHS, Procurement, Human Resources, and other support organizations. Partner with leaders and employees to identify opportunities that improve safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost performance across the operation. Facilitate improvement projects from concept through implementation, ensuring actions are aligned with site objectives and deliver measurable business value. Lead initiatives focused on process optimization, cost reduction, operational effectiveness, industrial engineering studies, and business planning activities. Develop, coach, and mentor employees and leaders in continuous improvement tools and methodologies, fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, and problem-solving. Facilitate structured problem-solving efforts using A3 methodology, standardized work, root cause analysis, and other Lean principles. Drive organizational change initiatives that improve customer-supplier connections, eliminate waste, and increase operational efficiency. Track, validate, and document business improvements and savings through established reporting systems and performance metrics. Support the development of annual operating plans, performance targets, and departmental budgets in partnership with site leadership Serve as a trusted advisor and change agent, helping teams adopt and sustain best practices across the organization. What You Bring Required

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required. 4-6+ years of experience leading process improvement, operational excellence, continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or related initiatives. Strong understanding of budget development, implementation, and performance management processes. Demonstrated experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and driving measurable operational improvements. Excellent facilitation, coaching, and change management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable improvements. Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization without direct authority. Proven success leading cross-functional teams and driving results in complex environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous leadership experience within a manufacturing, industrial, metals, mining, chemicals, or heavy industrial environment. Formal training or certification in Lean, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Experience

leading large-scale organizational change initiatives. Knowledge of industrial production processes and value stream optimization. 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-TL2 Base Salary: 127,200 - 190,600 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 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. If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com. 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: 10 September 2026, however Alcoa reserves the right to change this date at its discretion. Shape your Career at Alcoa! As an Alcoan you are part of a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As a values-based company, we Act with Integrity, Operate with Excellence, Care for People, and Lead with Courage. Join us and become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. We treat all people with dignity and we believe in inclusion, diversity and enabling all employees to grow and develop their careers with us, where they can pursue their passions. Discover the possibilities a career with Alcoa can have for you. Come shape your career with us! Careers @ Alcoa Sustainability @ Alcoa What we Believe in Diversity & Inclusion We also invite you to create an automated personalized Job Alert. It’s easy to do, new open jobs will automatically come to you! Press the “Sign In” button at the top right of this page and the log in screen will appear. If you have not already created an account, please do so now. It's easy. At the bottom right it will say “Create Account”. Simply click on that, submit your email address and a password. You will receive an email to validate your request. Once that is done when you log in you will see a tab at the top right that says “Job Alerts”. Click on that tab and check all your job preferences. All relevant open Alcoa jobs will come to you via email automatically as soon as they are live. How great is that? In addition, we will update you via email on a regular basis about what is going on at Alcoa based upon your interests!