Senior Continuous Improvement Analyst

Description

Job Summary: This role involves applying Lean concepts to optimize predominantly transactional and support processes, leading improvement projects and problem-solving initiatives. Key Highlights: 1. Optimize resources and lead Kaizens to stabilize and improve results. 2. Implement stability and standardization practices for back-office routines. 3. Participate in building a sustainable future with low-carbon innovations. **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. This is your opportunity to help share the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become an important part of the team shaping the future of aluminum, revolutionizing how the world lives, builds, moves, and progresses. Be part of it—and shape your world. **About the Opportunity:** Alcoa is seeking a Continuous Improvement Analyst to join our team at the Alumar facility in São Luís, Maranhão, responsible for: * Applying Lean concepts and methods (e.g., Daily Management, Value Stream Mapping [VSM], Kanban, etc.) in predominantly transactional and support processes, capable of leading improvement (Kaizen) and problem-solving projects (PDCA / A3\); * Analyzing processes to optimize resources and lead Kaizens focused on stabilizing and improving results, supporting areas in root-cause analysis, defining and monitoring action plans to enhance KPIs; * Deploying and tracking strategic guidelines through Hoshin Kanri, ensuring alignment between business objectives, back\-office department plans, and improvement initiatives; * Implementing and sustaining practices that ensure process stability, standardization, and execution discipline, with primary focus on back-office routines and their operational interfaces; * Leading 5S programs applicable to administrative and operational environments, aiming to increase Safety, organization, and productivity; * Supporting the team in document and procedure management. **What You Can Bring to This Role:** * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields; * Experience in administrative environments with operational interface (Automotive, Mining, or Metallurgy); * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint) and intermediate-level Power BI; * Preferred: Intermediate English proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking); * Preferred: Certification in Lean Manufacturing / Lean Office. **What Is Being Offered:** * Competitive compensation and benefits packages. * Building a long-term career across our local and global operations. * As a values-based company, we act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, and lead with courage. * Recognized as one of the best companies to work for by the Great Place to Work program. * Recognized by the Exame Diversity Guide as one of the companies with the best practices related to inclusion, equity, gender, ethnicity, race, persons with disabilities (PwD), and LGBTQIA\+ individuals. **Application Deadline** 05/13/2026 **About the Location** The Alumar Consortium, managed by Alcoa, located 25 kilometers from the center of São Luís \- MA, began its operations in 1984\. It is made up of companies with a tradition in the areas of alumina and aluminum production, with different participations in the two factories that make up the Complex. At Alcoa, we are committed to generating value in our relationships with all stakeholders in our business, communities and environment. We build inclusive and secure environments so that our people can live and express themselves as they please. With the aim of attracting and retaining diverse talent, the company maintains the inclusion groups that promote internal and external activities to value human diversity and plurality as a way of enriching one's own values. 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. 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.**