Manager, Plant Operations

LanzaJet; Soperton (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LanzaJet, Inc. in Soperton, GA is seeking a Manager, Plant Operations to lead the Operations team, drive safety, and optimize production at our facility.

This role reports to the Plant Manager and requires hands-on leadership to develop talent and maintain high performance in a demanding environment. The ideal candidate has a strong chemical engineering background, 10+ years of technical experience in chemical/petrochemical sectors, and at least 5 years of leadership in a 24/7 operation, with

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering preferred; other technical degrees may be considered with process knowledge.
• Minimum of 10 years of technical experience in chemical, petroleum refining/petrochemical, or related industry.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct operational leadership in a 24/7 facility.
• Solid understanding of Occupational/Process Safety, environmental compliance, and maintenance in related industries.
• Strong knowledge of process operations including reaction chemistry, distillation, and heat transfer.
• Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operations team, talent selection, training, and ongoing development to ensure safe, efficient facility operations.
• Provide leadership for the Operations organization, including team selection and continuous development.
• Oversee safety, process safety, and environmental performance; ensure SOPs and emergency procedures are followed.
• Develop and monitor production KPIs; implement systems to ensure accountability and KPI achievement.
• Manage department budgets and production goals to meet or exceed plan performance.
• Evaluate equipment, utilities, and infrastructure resources to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Process operations

Communication

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Soperton, GA 30457

Position Type: Full Time

Manager, Plant Operations

Location: Soperton, GA

Company Overview

Come join a team of mission-driven doers as we work to build a more sustainable future!

LanzaJet, Inc. is a Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) technology provider and fuels producer committed to enabling energy security while also decarbonizing the aviation industry. Our patented ethanol-to-SAF technology is poised to deliver a significant impact on global aviation’s ability to decarbonize and meet its net-zero goals by 2050. At LanzaJet, we have a goal of enabling the production of 1 billion gallons of SAF and renewable diesel. And, we’re well on our way working across 25 countries and five continents. We’re enabling the continued and sustainable growth of aviation.

Backed by industry leading investors including Airbus, All Nippon Airways, Breakthrough Energy, British Airways, Groupe ADP, International Airlines Group (IAG), LanzaTech, Microsoft, Mitsui, MUFG Bank, Shell, and Southwest Airlines, LanzaJet is accelerating the path for the future of fuels.

With over 16 years of technology development, LanzaJet's proprietary technology has now been deployed at commercial scale with the world’s first biorefinery in operation producing drop-in fuels that can be used in today’s aircraft and infrastructure.

Named a TIME100 Most Influential Companies, Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies, and S&P Platts Global Rising Star Company of the Year, LanzaJet is globally recognized as a leading company and a best companies to work for, leading the way across the industry.

As we expand our global footprint, LanzaJet is catalyzing the next generation of SAF in key markets such as Japan, Australia, India, United Kingdom, Europe, and South America. Our team of passionate innovators is dedicated to turning the vision of a secure and sustainable future into a reality today. Because as we say at LanzaJet,

Someday is Now.

We are leading the charge towards the future of the aviation industry.

Join us!

About the Role

Manager, Plant Operations

This role reports directly to the Plant Manager and is responsible for leading the Operations team, talent selection, training, and ongoing team development to ensure safe and efficient facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Integrate into the LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels team to execute best-in-class safety, process Support the ongoing engineering and construction of the facility
• Provide leadership for the Operations organization, including team selection, training, and continuous development
• Lead Operations to execute best-in-class safety, process safety and environmental performance
• Oversight of Standard Operating, Emergency Response, and Process Safety procedures
• Develop production KPIs with input from engineering and others. Implement systems to monitor and maintain group accountability for meeting KPIs.
• Manage department budgets and production goals to meet or exceed plan performance
• Manage and evaluate equipment, utilities, and infrastructure resources to ensure productivity and minimal downtime.

Requirements

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering degree is strongly preferred. However, other Bachelor technical degrees may be considered with demonstration of process knowledge.
• Minimum of 10 years of technical experience in chemical, petroleum refining/petrochemical, or other closely related industry
• Minimum of 5 years of direct operational leadership in a 24/7 operating facility
• Basic understanding of Occupational/Process Safety, Environmental compliance, and Maintenance practices in chemical, petroleum refining/petrochemical, or other closely related industry
• Strong technical knowledge of process operations including reaction chemistry, distillation, heat transfer and related operational concepts.
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills including proficiency with both written and verbal technical communication
• Construction, commissioning, and startup of refining, petrochemical, chemical processes, or other closely related industry is a plus
• Training and development of process operators is a plus
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future

This position is open to candidates authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. LanzaJet is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.