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Production Manager (Graphitization) - Talent Pool Vianode is an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions for the battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe. Vianodes breakthrough solution enables tailored high-performance synthetic anode graphite and holistic sustainability offering a 90% reduction in CO2 footprint. Vianode operates the world's most sustainable full-scale anode graphite plant for batteries at Herya Norway. The next step involves executing a multi-billion dollar phased investment program dedicated to establishing large-scale plants across North America and Europe. Vianodes long-term ambition is to supply advanced battery materials to 3 million EVs per year by 2030. Vianode is owned by the worldleading financial company Altor. Why join the Vianode Talent Community? We're building the future and we're looking for visionary talent to join us and help lead the way across operations, project management, construction, engineering, and corporate functions. By submitting your application, youre joining our proactive Talent Communityan initiative designed to keep you connected with future opportunities at Vianode. This posting may not represent an immediate opening, but your information helps us identify and reach out to talented professionals like you when roles that match your skills and experience become available. Production Manager for Graphitization, Pitch Coating & Finished Goods Handling The Production Manager for Graphitization, Pitch Coating & Finished Goods Handling will play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence across these specialized processes. This position is responsible for maintaining worldclass standards in safety, quality, and efficiency while leading a team of operators and process engineers. In addition to daytoday management, the role is pivotal in supporting commissioning and rampup activities, optimizing thermal processes, and ensuring seamless handling of finished goodsall aligned with Vianodes commitment to innovation and sustainability. What Youll Be Driving Key responsibilities include: Process Management: Oversee graphitization furnaces and pitch coating operations to ensure consistent and reliable performance. Safety Leadership: Enforce strict safety protocols for hightemperature processes, fostering a strong safety culture. Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with quality standards and PPAP documentation for finished goods. Team Leadership: Lead and develop operators and process engineers, providing guidance and support for graphitization and coating activities. Process Optimization: Improve energy efficiency and throughput in thermal processes to maximize productivity. Finished Goods Handling: Coordinate packaging and storage of finished products to meet delivery requirements. Commissioning Support: Actively participate in commissioning and rampup of graphitization and coating lines. What Youll Need to Standout Bachelors degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline. Minimum of 8 years experience in production management within industrial or chemical processing environments. Strong technical knowledge of synthetic graphite manufacturing processes and thermal treatment technologies. Proven track record in plant commissioning and rampup activities. Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies. Technical expertise in graphite or carbonbased material processing. Strong problemsolving and decisionmaking skills, particularly under pressure. Excellent organizational and planning abilities. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies. Where work will be: Onsite, South West Ontario (specific location TBC) At Vianode, we believe in The power of we. The Vianode way is collaboration on every level. Together, we unleash a force greater than the sum of each one of us, and we acknowledge every individual effort in our shared accomplishments. You are a great fit for our team if you: Take charge and enjoy being part of a fastgrowing, agile, pioneering company that depends on personal initiative, responsibility, and drive. Like to challenge the status quo by being courageous and committed. Want to keep learning, personally and professionally, and continuously pursue opportunities to develop and improve. Why Join Vianode? Join us on our mission to deliver the most efficient solutions to reduce battery industry emissions. Together, we're pioneering anode graphite technology for a carbonneutral society, paving the way for the green transition and a more sustainable future. Vianode is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our vision for a sustainable future. Our products Our advanced anode graphite provides a solid foundation for customized product development and innovation. #J-18808-Ljbffr