Manager, Plant Operations

LANZAJET FREEDOM PINES FUELS LLC; Soperton (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels LLC is seeking a Manager of Plant Operations in Soperton, GA. This role reports to the Plant Manager and leads the Operations team, focusing on safe, reliable, and compliant facility performance.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in chemical engineering, extensive operations leadership, and a deep understanding of process safety, distillation, and heat transfer. Excellent communication and team development are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering preferred; other technical degrees considered with process knowledge.
• 10+ years of technical experience in chemical, refining, or related industry.
• 5+ years of direct operational leadership in a 24/7 facility.
• Strong understanding of Occupational/Process Safety, environmental compliance, and maintenance practices.
• Strong knowledge of reaction chemistry, distillation, heat transfer and related operational concepts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proficient in written and verbal technical communication.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Integrate into the LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels team to drive safe, efficient operations.
• Provide leadership for the Operations organization, including team selection, training, and development.
• Lead Operations to achieve best-in-class safety, process safety and environmental performance.
• Oversee Standard Operating, Emergency Response, and Process Safety procedures.
• Develop production KPIs with input from engineering and others; implement systems to ensure accountability for KPIs.
• Manage department budgets and production goals to meet or exceed plan performance.
• Oversee equipment, utilities, and infrastructure resources to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Process safety

Chemical engineering knowledge

Communication

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor degree in related field

Tools

Process instrumentation

Distillation knowledge

Heat transfer concepts

Job description

Manager, Plant OperationsLocation: Soperton, GACompany OverviewCome 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 RoleManager, Plant OperationsThis 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.ResponsibilitiesIntegrate into the LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels team to execute best-in-class safety, process Support the ongoing engineering and construction of the facilityProvide leadership for the Operations organization, including team selection, training, and continuous developmentLead Operations to execute best-in-class safety, process safety and environmental performanceOversight of Standard Operating, Emergency Response, and Process Safety proceduresDevelop 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 performanceManage and evaluate equipment, utilities, and infrastructure resources to ensure productivity and minimal downtime.RequirementsB.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 industryMinimum of 5 years of direct operational leadership in a 24/7 operating facilityBasic understanding of Occupational/Process Safety, Environmental compliance, and Maintenance practices in chemical, petroleum refining/petrochemical, or other closely related industryStrong 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 communicationConstruction, commissioning, and startup of refining, petrochemical, chemical processes, or other closely related industry is a plusTraining and development of process operators is a plusLegally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the futureThis 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.