Operations Leadership
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Manage daily plant operations across milling, purification, drying, coating, and carbonization processes
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Ensure production targets, quality standards, and cost goals are met
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Maintain optimal performance and readiness of plant equipment
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Execute production schedules and improve plant throughput
Maintenance & Reliability
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Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs
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Improve equipment reliability, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness
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Plan and manage plant shutdowns and maintenance activities
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Manage spare parts inventory and long-term asset lifecycle strategies
Safety & Compliance
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Promote a strong safety culture and zero-harm workplace
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Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all regulatory requirements
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Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
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Maintain environmental permits and reporting compliance
Technical & Process Improvement
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Provide technical leadership in graphite anode or similar advanced material processes
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Improve plant efficiency, yield, and operating costs
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Support process scale-up, technology improvements, and new process integration
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Collaborate with engineering teams on capital projects and plant upgrades
Leadership & Team Development
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Lead and develop a team of approximately 60 employees
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Strengthen frontline leadership through supervisors and superintendents
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Support workforce development and succession planning
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Promote accountability and continuous improvement
Financial Responsibility
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Manage operations and maintenance budgets
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Monitor plant operating costs
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Support long-term asset planning and capital investment decisions
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Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
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10+ years of experience in chemical processing, heavy industry, advanced materials, battery materials, or similar manufacturing environments
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Experience in graphite anode materials or related process-intensive industries preferred
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Proven leadership managing large operational teams
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Strong understanding of continuous process operations and maintenance systems
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Experience with lean manufacturing, reliability-centered maintenance, and continuous improvement