Chemical Plant Production Manager

Ascend Elements is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials by establishing a clean and sustainable supply chain using recycled feedstock. Its patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ technology directly synthesizes new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in reduced cost, improved performance, and lowered GHG emissions. The results are lower cost, better performance batteries with fewer discarded in landfill, a cleaner manufacturing process, and a truly sustainable closed-loop circular battery economy. Ascend Elements is taking the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.

Chemical Plant Production Manager

Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; conflict resolution; team building; coaching and leading employees to improve; addressing complaints and resolving problems; documentation; and setting an example of superior behavior, attitude, and performance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of the entire production process, including upgrades and repairs of major equipment
• Oversee and supervise all production supervisors and employees.
• Initiate programs to set and maintain quality, efficiencies, and production levels to high standards that define the industry and communicate standards to staff.
• Evaluate new trends (methods and machinery, safety programs and standards, etc.) within the manufacturing industry.
• Make recommendations and assist in planning, equipment purchases, and budgeting.
• Maintain excellent working conditions, a safe work environment, and high morale within the plant.
• Keep Management informed regarding problems or situations that may affect the overall production/operation of the plant.
• Work cross functionally with Quality Assurance to establish and perform corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues to maintain the quality of the product and maximize efficiency.
• Prepare status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, recommending actions.
• Write or update SOPs and batch records to ensure proper operating procedures.
• Monitor the equipment performance during manufacturing and perform inspections.
• Verify the cleaning and proper maintenance of equipment and rooms, managing progress with the maintenance staff.
• Develop business metrics and key performance drivers and execute strategic plans to improve these metrics.
• Actively lead continuous improvement in manufacturing including safety and environmental processes
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemical preferred
• 10+ years in a manufacturing environment as a process engineer or production leader
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills
• Proven record in training employees in safety and production
• Strong analytical decision problem solving skills.
• Must be computer literate – general Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong working knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, including PSM.
• Ability to coach and motivate employees.
• The ability to direct manufacturing efforts and meet the directives and goals established by the Management team.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues to maintain the quality of the product and maximize efficiency.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Capable of wearing task specific personal protective equipment which may include dust mask, respirator, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection.

Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines:

While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch when necessary for job activity.

Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods (minimum of eight hours).

Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.

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Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.