About Phoenix TailingsIs this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.Why Phoenix TailingsAt Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is everaccomplishedalone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you share our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and excitement for building foundational infrastructure for a clean economy, then this is the place for you.Our Values: You are only crazy if you are wrong, its ok to be wrong Lead with Compassion Be Resourceful Listen HustleWho We Are Looking For:Phoenix Tailings is looking for a highly disciplined, execution-driven Vice President of Manufacturing Operations to lead day-to-day operations across our production facilities. This role is critical to scaling clean metals manufacturing with world-class efficiency, quality, and safety. The ideal candidate is a Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean manufacturing expert who has built and optimized high-throughput industrial operations from early-stage production through commercial scale. You willownoperational excellence at Phoenix Tailings, turning breakthrough technology into reliable, repeatable, and cost-competitive manufacturing.This pay range reflects the expected compensation for this role and may vary based on experience and qualifications.Salary Range: $200,000-$250,000Key Responsibilities:Own end-to-end manufacturing operations across Phoenix Tailings facilities, delivering consistent output, quality, and uptimeDesign, implement, and enforce Lean manufacturing systems to drive continuous improvement across safety, yield, throughput, and costLead Six Sigma initiatives toeliminateprocess variation, reduce waste, and improve first-pass yieldEstablish operational KPIs, dashboards, and daily management systems that drive accountability and performanceBuild scalable production systems, standard work, and operating procedures to support rapid growth and replicationDrive a culture of operational rigor, safety, and continuous improvement across all shifts and teamsPartner with engineering and technical teams to industrialize new processes and technologiesLead capacity planning, staffing models, and production ramp strategies for new and existing facilitiesEnsure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations whilemaintainingaggressive production targetsQualifications:Bachelors degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field; advanced degree preferredSix Sigma Black Belt certificationrequired;demonstratedLean manufacturing leadership experience10+ years of manufacturing operations experience in industrial, chemical, metals, or energy environmentsProventrack recordscaling production from pilot or early commercial stages to steady-state operationsDeepexpertisein Lean tools including value stream mapping, standard work, Kaizen, TPM, and 5SStrong data-driven mindset with experience using operational metrics to drive decision-makingExperience leading large, multi-shift production teams in high-safety, high-reliability environmentsDemonstrated ability to drive cultural change and operational discipline in fast-growing organizationsWe offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:Healthcare, we care about you and your family:100% Medical, dental, and vision coverageStock:Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.Family Focus:Parental leave and flexibility for families.Time Off:Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.Team Fun:Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.Learning:Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.Great team:Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!Flexible culture:We are results-focused. We dont work at the office every day.At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. xjdpvnf All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).
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9.5. Vice President of Manufacturing Operations