Operations Manager

Job ID
131157
Job Type
Direct Hire
Industry
Mining & Metals
Pay Rate
$175,000 - $225,000 a year
Location
Mountain Pass, California, United States

Talascend is currently seeking an Operations Manager for a direct hire opportunity with our client near Las Vegas, NV.  Operations management experience is needed within mineral processing, chemical production, or complex manufacturing.

Overview

The Operations Manager will drive performance, quality, and safety of the plant operations spanning beneficiation, hydrometallurgy, rare earth separation and product finishing.  

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support superintendents, shift supervisors, and hourly staff across the various production departments.
  • Execute against production targets set by senior leadership.
  • Enhance a culture of accountability, performance, and collaboration.
  • Implement systems to improve coordination and alignment of efforts.
  • Ensure continuous improvement of the operation.
  • Partner with technical teams to troubleshoot complex process issues and lead root-cause analysis for deviations or unplanned downtime.
  • Support capital project teams to commission new equipment or process upgrades.
  • Oversee the expansion of operations to include new scopes.
  • Champion a strong safety culture; ensure all operations meet MSHA, OSHA, EPA, and other state and county regulatory and permit requirements.
  • Oversee process safety management (PSM) elements including operating procedures, training, and hazard analyses.
  • Supervise and develop superintendents, shift supervisors, operators, and support staff; provide coaching, training, and performance feedback.
  • Foster teamwork and accountability across departments.
  • Coordinate cross-functional communication between operations, maintenance, engineering, and technical teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field including Chemical, Metallurgical, or Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ years of operations management experience in mineral processing, chemical production, or complex manufacturing

Requirements

  • Must possess exceptional leadership, communication, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced industrial setting.
  • Must be a quick study of complex engineering and process designs.
  • Must possess strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience with lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and six sigma methodologies.
  • Desire to learn and grow within a dynamic industrial setting.

Shift

Must be able to flex schedule to support 24/7 x 365 plant operations, including responding to emergency issues or critical events outside of normal business hours.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Drug Screen may be required.

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We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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