General Manager - Critical Mineral Recovery

Company Description

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 Q1 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. Between its enormous capacity, low-cost processing methodologies, and large supply of batteries and battery-related materials, which are sourced directly from OEM’s, battery manufacturers, and other battery processors in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, CMR will be one of the largest Li-ion battery processors in the world.  

Critical Mineral Recovery™ will produce commercial-grade products, most notably powders that are rich in nickel, cobalt, and lithium, that can then be refined into battery-grade sulphates and carbonates used to make the raw material inputs needed by EV and consumer Li-ion battery manufacturers around the world. CMR, by processing batteries and battery-related materials from both consumers, processors, and manufacturers alike and redirecting critical inputs back into the battery manufacturing supply chain, will establish a truly closed-loop solution in the global marketplace that is both environmentally responsible and scalable for future growth as the global demand for such products flourishes in the coming generation. 

Job Description

Critical Mineral Recovery™ (CMR) has an opening for a General Manager at the Critical Minerals Recovery (CMR) facility in Fredericktown, Missouri

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.  warehouse operations of the company’s 400,000+ square foot recycling facility with the VPO. 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.

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

Salary $120,000-135,000 commensurate on experience and qualifications

100% Company-paid Medical,