Environmental Lab & Plant Supervisor

Element Resources DE LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Resources operates a leading battery recycling facility and seeks a seasoned supervisor to manage bag houses, the wastewater treatment plant, and laboratory analysis. You will lead hourly staff, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive lean improvements across operations.

The role requires 8–10 years of supervisory experience, strong communication, and a background in analytical chemistry or industrial labs. 40-hour HAZWOPER training and OSHA/DOT knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2- or 4-year college degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, mentor and lead plant hourly employees for improved performance.
• Monitor and support the safety culture by using STOP and Gemba programs.
• Encourage and engage in the development of hourly employees and Production Supervisors.
• Counsel and complete necessary documentation for training or corrective actions and violations of plant rules.
• Maintain safe working conditions and practices and operate the plant in compliance with OSHA and other environmental regulations.
• Audit standard work and ensure all employees adhere to standard practices.
• Assist Environmental Manager in supervision of environmental departments.
• Ensure environmental log sheets and regulatory logs are completed and filed correctly.
• Supervise correct responses and recording of incidences in the plant.
• Maintain 5S program for all work and office areas.
• Participate in lean Kaizen events.
• Conduct sampling for TCLP and SWMU guidelines.
• Carry out alloy and slag analyses and related operations.
• Conduct daily cooling water hardness tests and report to management.
• Operate laboratory equipment to ensure proper furnace operation.
• Work with spectrometer and wet chemistry testing equipment.
• Develop written procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Independent work

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

2- or 4-year college degree preferred

Tools

MP2

Job description

Element Resources operates a leading battery recycling facility and seeks a seasoned supervisor to manage bag houses, the wastewater treatment plant, and laboratory analysis. You will lead hourly staff, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive lean improvements across operations.

The role requires 8–10 years of supervisory experience, strong communication, and a background in analytical chemistry or industrial labs. 40-hour HAZWOPER training and OSHA/DOT knowledge are preferred.