Unit Leader

Albemarle•Kings Mountain, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Be an essential element to a brighter future. We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet. The Metals Unit at the Kings Mountain facility includes two lithium metals processing departments. One unit is a metals casting facility which produces tech and battery grade ingots. The second unit produces a variety of products derived from battery grade lithium metal including foils, punched anodes, and alloy powders. The Metals Unit Leader is responsible for maintaining safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the Primary and Secondary Metals facilities through leadership and coaching of the department staff. They have administrative responsibilities in support of the budget and department personnel matters.

Requirements

Minimum B.S. (Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering)
Minimum 5 years chemical industry experience (Operations preferred)
Previous chemical operation leadership experience preferred
Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills
Possess an interest in people development
Knowledgeable in hazardous materials and general PSM
Ability to troubleshoot chemical process equipment and basic fluid flow
Ability to multi-task
Basic understanding of production cost accounting
Experience in Microsoft Office and SAP
Ability to support a 24/7 operation as needed
Ability to read P&ID’s and to locate equipment in the field based on them

Responsibilities

In conjunction with site leadership, develops the department manufacturing strategy and supports its execution
Provides administrative leadership to the Metals Unit including all performance management and time/attendance issues
Supports and implements Site/Company HR policies
Leads process troubleshooting activities
Provides process optimization support
Drives unit quality commitment and improvement
Works in conjunction with the Production Planner to develop and execute the production plan
Responsible for the month-end close process and coordinates reconciliations with Accounting
Designs and implements operational reliability improvements
Leads and implements Six Sigma/LEAN initiatives
Responsible for all material movements and inventory management
Implements HSE improvements
Develops, Maintains and optimizes department-critical KPI’s
Develop and implement plant operational improvements including, but not limited to, SOP updates, equipment modification, LEAN improvements, etc.
Work closely with various functions including Maintenance, HSE, HR, Quality, and Accounting
Provides coaching and development input to department Operators
Participate in lockouts tag outs of equipment and permitting including signing on and executing hazardous line breaks