Maintenance Supervisor

Shape Your World At Alcoa At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. This opportunity invites you to bring your experience to shape the future of sustainability with world‑changing innovations and low‑carbon technologies. About the Role The Maintenance Supervisor ensures plant equipment operates at maximum efficiency and output. The role oversees preventative maintenance programs, manages mechanical and electrical breakdowns, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. It supports production goals by coordinating maintenance activities, promoting safety, and ensuring high‑quality, reliable execution of work. The position has primary responsibility for maintenance operations, with extended scope into production supervision and contractor management. Job Duties Lead and enforce a strong safety culture, ensuring all team members comply with safety policies and procedures. Oversee TPM programs, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures, and minimize downtime. Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and overall plant performance. Maintain technical knowledge of plant operations and maintenance activities, including contractor‑performed work. Coordinate maintenance scheduling with the planner, aligning with operational priorities and optimal team utilization. Monitor and communicate current and anticipated equipment conditions to production, ensuring timely maintenance planning. Create and manage work requests in the maintenance system, including scope of work and bill of materials, coordinating activities internally and with external partners. Ensure team members have the tools, parts, and resources needed to perform duties safely and effectively. Evaluate employee performance, support development, and provide coaching and feedback. Manage and oversee contractor and third‑party work to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with standards. Ensure all work activities—internal and external—are performed according to established procedures. Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all maintenance activities. Monitor maintenance performance metrics, including schedule completion and equipment reliability. Collaborate with the reliability team, providing feedback on equipment performance and supporting reliability‑improvement initiatives. Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date maintenance records and documentation. What You Can Bring to the Role High School Diploma or GED. Strong safety leadership with experience enforcing high‑risk work controls. Relevant Trade/Craft background. 5+ years of supervisory experience, preferably leading Trade/Craft personnel. Demonstrated ability to lead in a union environment and work within a labor agreement. CMMS experience managing work execution, scheduling coordination, and close‑out discipline. Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills. Ability to work on other shifts and/or come in early or stay late as needed. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and maintenance/planning using computer software systems (preferred). Ability to train employees on new and current processes. Effective communication with management, team members, and contractors. What We Offer Competitive compensation packages, including pay‑for‑performance, variable pay, recognition and rewards programs. 401(k) with employer match up to 6%, plus 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, 12 paid holidays, 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. Location Alcoa’s Lake Charles Carbon Plant is located in historic Lake Charles, LA, halfway between Houston and New Orleans. The surrounding city offers a vibrant cultural scene, parks, and access to Lake Charles Lakefront Promenade. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Alcoa is a proud equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. We provide equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our workplace is safe, respectful, inclusive, and free from discrimination, bullying, and harassment. #J-18808-Ljbffr