General Manager
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Critical Mineral Recovery (CMR) is poised to become a global leader in the recycling of electric vehicle and consumer-grade lithium-ion batteries. Upon completion of its new, state-of-the-art 225,000-square-foot battery processing facility in Fredericktown, Missouri, USA in Q3 2023, CMR will be able to process more than 60,000 tons per year of Li-ion batteries and battery-related materials, such as cathode and anode foils. CMR will be one of the largest Li-ion battery processors in the world.

The CMR General Manager reports to the Vice President of Operations (VPO) and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day plant operations of a 225,000 square foot battery recycling facility. This person will manage the logistics and reconcile the company physical inventory while determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, and inventory management. Responsibilities include overseeing the receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations to ensure the efficient utilization of manpower and facilities.

Job Description

The candidate must be a strong communicator and multi-tasker who is adaptable, resilient, and eager to attack unfamiliar problems with curiosity and a bias for action. The position requires someone who is very detail-oriented with exceptional time-management and organizational skills. This person must have excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities with the ability to direct written and oral feedback.

The CMR General Manager is responsible to review and prepare workflow, manning and space requirements, equipment layout, and action plans while ensuring productivity, quality and customer service standards are met. This person must coordinate with logistics department to manage inbound/outbound shipments to maximize productivity and efficiency.

Qualifications

Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee day-to-day plant operations
• Develop key metrics, goals, and objectives in conjunction with senior management
• Create a positive work environment and culture focusing on safety, productivity, and inclusion
• Guide, direct, train, and evaluate performance of plant management and supervisory staff
• Set operational policies and budgets to meet strategic goals
• Ensure successful and timely development and implementation of efficient processes to support growth and expansion
• Allocate resources as required to achieve objectives
• Manage requisition of plant supplies
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Oversee major projects
• Other duties as assigned by senior management, or as necessary to ensure effective and efficient plant operations.

Skills

• Ability to read, understand, and speak English
• Excellent leadership, supervisory, and organizational skills
• Capable of effectively presenting information to both direct reports and senior management
• Ability to understand and interpret reports, business correspondence, and technical information
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education And Experience

• Engineering Degree Required. Mechanical or Industrial preferred. Will consider Electrical or Chemical.
• Minimum 10 years manufacturing experience with 5 years at a General Manager/Plant Manager level
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts is a plus

Additional Information

Compensation:

• 401(k) with generous company match after one year
• Salary plus annual performance review and bonus

As a matter of company policy, we do not sponsor employment visas or hire from out of the USA nor do we sponsor candidates who do not currently reside within the USA without an existing H-1B visa.

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that will be required. Critical Mineral Recovery reserves the right to modify this job description at any time; including assigning or reassigning job duties or eliminating this position at any time.

Candidate information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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