Senior Manager, Production

Job description

Overview

Senior Manager, Production at Redwood Materials is responsible for managing daily manufacturing operations and maintenance in a specified metallurgical facility. The role oversees the production line, drives operational efficiency, and maintains safety and quality standards throughout the process. The Senior Manager supervises a team that includes Production and Maintenance Supervisors and technicians, providing guidance and leadership at the plant level. The position operates on a shift schedule (A/B or C/D) and serves as the main escalation point within the assigned roster.

About Redwood Materials

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2019, we are delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.

Responsibilities will include

Lead a culture of safety and consistently improve the safety of the manufacturing environment over time

Manage and optimize plant operations to support production requirements, including feedstock and product coordination, equipment health and setpoints, and labor efficiency

Oversee and improve organizational processes and policies to improve safety, quality, productivity, and employee relations

Ensure team compliance to critical safety, environmental, and training programs such as 5S, incidents, MOC's, rounds and sampling

Drive ongoing improvements to the workplace and plant condition to ensure the system is always safe, efficient, clean, and easy to operate

Drive business and operating continuity over the facility by ensuring crews are set up for success 24/7

Build an enjoyable company culture which motivates employees to perform at their best through positive encouragement and consistent feedback

Mentor, evaluate and develop supervisors through regular one-on-ones

Set clear goals and expectations for Supervisors and Leads. Measure performance, provide feedback, and hold leaders accountable

Work closely with support staff (HR, Finance, Safety, Ops Integration and other leaders) to secure resources for projects and initiatives

Conduct performance evaluations for employment decisions including promotions, salary adjustments and termination

Flex schedule to support 24/7 x 365 plant operations, including responding to emergency issues or critical events outside of normal business hours

Desired Qualifications

Minimum 5 years direct management experience in a manufacturing environment, with proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams

Bachelor's Degree in engineering strongly preferred

Experience leading a team in an industrial setting preferred

Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations

Experience navigating staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and terminations

Experience with performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean methodologies

Strong verbal, written and listening skills and professional telephone manners

Ability to analyze, create and effectively communicate analyses with all levels of employees, management, suppliers and customers

Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature

A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place

Physical Requirements

Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed

Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards

Must be able to communicate clearly

Working Conditions

Split work environment between office and the production facility

Work may involve extended periods of time in the production facility

Ability to work in challenging conditions including exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE

May require occasional work weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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Worksite address

nevada, IA, 50201, US

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