Plant Superintendent – Rare Earth Recycling (On-Site)

REEcycle, Inc.; Duncan (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan with company 匹

Paid time off and paid holidays

Incentive opportunity

Job summary

REEcycle, Inc. seeks a Plant Superintendent to lead the development, commissioning, and day-to-day operations of our rare earth recycling facility in Duncan, OK.

This hands-on leadership role carries full accountability for safety, production, cost, and people, with the plant built from the ground up. The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 5+ years in chemical/mineral processing/manufacturing, including 3+ years supervising teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Metallurgical, or Mechanical) preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in chemical, mineral processing, manufacturing, or petrochemical operations, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Proven success leading teams in a production or plant environment, including the ability to engage, motivate, and hold accountable hourly staff.
• Strong understanding of safety systems, plant operations, process control, and cost management.
• Understanding of project management principles and hands-on troubleshooting ability.
• Strong proven oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent administrative, organization, and supervisor skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to regularly lift moderately heavy objects (50 lbs, occasionally up to 75 lbs), climb ladders and stairs, and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to work safely in and around strong permanent magnets and magnetic fields; individuals with pacemakers, implanted medical devices, or other conditions affected by magnetic fields should consult occupational health regarding their ability to perform this function.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in line with a safety-first culture.
• Ensure compliance with all HSE standards, procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Play an active, hands-on role in managing the demonstration plant operations and the development of the facility — supporting processes, equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and the safe ramp-up of operations from demonstration scale to full production.
• Lead daily plant operations to achieve production, quality, recovery, and efficiency goals while maintaining strong process control, risk management, and operational discipline.
• Lead a team of hourly operators, establish schedules, conduct performance reviews, and build a well-trained, motivated workforce.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant performance, throughput, and reagent consumption.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

HSE standards

Plant operations

Cost management

Project management

Communication

Organization

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

REEcycle, Inc. seeks a Plant Superintendent to lead the development, commissioning, and day-to-day operations of our rare earth recycling facility in Duncan, OK.

This hands-on leadership role carries full accountability for safety, production, cost, and people, with the plant built from the ground up. The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 5+ years in chemical/mineral processing/manufacturing, including 3+ years supervising teams.