Lithium Plant Operations Leader — Safety & Efficiency

R3 Lithium Inc.; Covington (GA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

R3 Lithium Inc. operates North America's first commercial-scale lithium carbonate recovery facility in Covington, Georgia.

The Plant Operations Manager will direct all production, maintenance, and operations to ensure safe, efficient performance while leading cross-functional teams across the site. You will drive process improvements, oversee safety programs, manage budgets, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and EHS teams to meet regulatory requirements and strategic goals for long-term

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in chemical manufacturing or related process industries.
• Proven experience directing plant operations, production teams, and maintenance functions.
• Strong knowledge of process safety management (PSM), hazardous materials handling, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-risk environment.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily plant operations, including production scheduling, lab, equipment performance, and resource allocation.
• Lead and mentor operations, maintenance, and production teams with focus on safety and performance.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulations governing chemical manufacturing.
• Coordinate and implement safety programs, audits, and drive zero-incident culture.
• Optimize production processes to improve throughput and product quality.
• Manage plant budgets including labor, materials, maintenance, and capex.
• Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and EHS teams to meet goals.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions for deviations or incidents.
• Prepare operational reports, KPIs, and performance metrics for senior leadership.
• Support capital improvement projects including equipment upgrades and process expansions.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Process safety management (PSM)

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Root cause analysis

Safety culture

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Descripción del empleo

R3 Lithium Inc. operates North America's first commercial-scale lithium carbonate recovery facility in Covington, Georgia.

The Plant Operations Manager will direct all production, maintenance, and operations to ensure safe, efficient performance while leading cross-functional teams across the site. You will drive process improvements, oversee safety programs, manage budgets, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and EHS teams to meet regulatory requirements and strategic goals for long-term