Plant Director
Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.
At Phoenix Tailings, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.
Our values are :
- You are only crazy if you are wrong, it's ok to be wrong
- Lead with Compassion
- Be Resourceful
- Listen
- Hustle
Phoenix Tailings is looking for a driven and experienced Plant Director to lead operations at our Exeter, NH facility. This individual will play a critical role in standing up new production lines, driving operational excellence, and scaling a first-of-its-kind clean metals facility. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, are excited by the opportunity to build, lead, and optimize advanced manufacturing systems, and want to shape the future of critical metals production in the U.S., we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily operations of the Exeter facility to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production of critical metalsDrive the setup and commissioning of new production lines from the ground up, including layout planning, equipment installation, and process validationOptimize plant operations for throughput, yield, and energy efficiency while maintaining strict environmental and safety standardsOwn and improve key production metrics including uptime, cycle time, and cost per unitIdentify and solve bottlenecks in production systems with a hands-on, data-driven approachCoordinate with engineering, supply chain, and R&D teams to ensure seamless scale-up of new processesImplement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives across all plant operationsBuild, mentor, and lead a high-performing operations team as the facility scalesQualifications :
10+ years experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a plant leadership or production management roleProven experience standing up and commissioning new production lines, including working with industrial equipment vendors and contractorsStrong knowledge of process manufacturing systems (chemical, materials, or similar heavy industry experience preferred)Demonstrated success driving performance improvements through KPIs and continuous improvement initiativesDeep understanding of safety, environmental compliance, and quality assurance in a production settingComfortable working in a startup or scale-up environment you take initiative, adapt quickly, and thrive under pressureBachelor's degree in engineering, industrial management, or a related fieldBenefits
Healthcare : 100% medical, dental, and vision coverageStock : Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed companyFamily Focus : Parental leave and flexibility for familiesTime Off : Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the worldTeam Fun : Regularly scheduled events and celebrationsLearning : Opportunities to grow your skills and careerGreat Team : Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!Flexible Culture : We are results-focused. We don't work at the office every day.At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.
Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics.