Mold Line Supervisor

Alcoa Australia; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

401(k) with company match

Healthcare benefits

Work-life balance programs

Paid time off and leave options

Job summary

Alcoa is seeking a Mold Line Supervisor at Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana. You will lead a frontline team of about 16 employees across two production lines and the lab, driving safety, productivity, and continuous improvement in a heavy industrial, union setting.

You will partner with maintenance, planning, quality, and engineering to support operational performance while managing day-to-day execution and building a culture of safe, reliable work practices.

Qualifications

• Two years of supervisory experience in heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Strong safety orientation with ability to reinforce procedures.
• Excellent communication, conflict-resolution and employee engagement skills.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational and continuous-improvement abilities.
• Proficient with computer tools including Microsoft Office.
• Able to work a rotating DuPont schedule and maintain floor presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and health performance of the crew, identify risks and reinforce procedures.
• Set daily priorities aligned with department and Warrick Operations objectives.
• Coach and engage employees on standard operating practices and performance expectations.
• Coordinate troubleshooting with cross-functional partners to restore performance.
• Develop and implement practical process and work-practice improvements.
• Complete frontline leadership administrative responsibilities while maintaining floor presence.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety orientation

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Schedule coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (technical)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Mold Line Supervisor Warrick Operations At Alcoa, you are an essential part of our purpose: turning raw potential into real progress. As a Mold Line Supervisor, you will shape a safer, stronger workplace by leading a frontline team, setting clear priorities, and helping employees perform at their best. This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who can build trust, communicate effectively, and drive reliable execution in a heavy industrial, union environment.

About the Role You will lead approximately 16 employees across the mold line operation at Warrick Operations as part of a four-supervisor team. Working a rotating DuPont schedule, you will be visible on the floor across two production lines and the lab, providing day-to-day direction, resolving issues, and reinforcing safe and consistent work practices. You will partner with production, maintenance, planning, quality, and engineering teams to support operational performance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safety and health performance of your crew by identifying and reducing risk, reinforcing safe work procedures, addressing at-risk behaviors, and taking accountability for environmental, health, and safety practices.
• Set, communicate, and execute daily priorities that align the mold line team with department, location, and Warrick Operations objectives.
• Coach, counsel, and engage employees on standard operating practices and performance expectations, building commitment and resolving workplace concerns professionally in a union environment.
• Coordinate and lead troubleshooting with production, maintenance, planning, quality, and engineering partners to restore performance and address operational issues.
• Develop and implement practical process and work-practice improvements that strengthen productivity, quality, reliability, and consistent execution.
• Complete the administrative responsibilities of frontline leadership while maintaining a strong floor presence across the operating area.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of supervisory experience in a heavy industrial or comparable manufacturing environment, with the ability to lead hourly employees and manage day-to-day execution.
• Strong safety orientation and the judgment to recognize risk, reinforce procedures, and create an environment where employees speak up and work safely.
• Clear communication, conflict-resolution, and employee-engagement skills, including the ability to gain buy-in, set expectations, and work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and continuous-improvement skills, with the initiative to challenge current practices and implement practical change.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to work a rotating DuPont schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising in a union environment, including employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Associate degree in a technical discipline.
• Experience in metals, automotive, smelting, or another heavy industrial setting.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, computer systems, metallurgy, science, or quality assurance in a manufacturing environment.
• Shipping or logistics experience, which may be helpful but is not required.

Physical and Schedule Expectations

• Ability to work a rotating DuPont schedule.
• Ability to maintain an active floor presence, including frequent standing and walking between two production lines and the lab throughout the shift.

What's On Offer At Alcoa, our care for people philosophy is backed by our excellent total rewards package that we provide our employees effective on your date of hire, such as:

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs.
• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)
• Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance
• Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 10 holidays including 1 flexible holiday of your choice, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days, maximum of 30 jury duty days, and up to 10 days annual training for military leave *This benefit information applies to US based applicants only. Alcoa reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.

About the Location

Alcoa "Warrick" based in Newburgh, Indiana just outside of Evansville, IN has been present in the lives of many families in our community for over 60 years. We've grown and we've matured together. Now we are looking for our next generation of Alcoans to bring us into the future. You can be one of them! Join us and get ready to experience endless opportunities! 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 [e-mail]. 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. 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

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