Plant Operations Manager
Cyclic Materials Mesa, AZ 85212
Posted 4 days
Job Overview:
The Operations Manager will oversee and manage day-to-day operations our HUB500 metals recycling plant located in Kingston, Ontario. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the position will oversee the daily and weekly planning and operation of the production department, while coordinating with all departments of the plant (receiving, inventory management, Safety, HR, etc.) and maintain production schedules and short-term forecasting to ensure that all company goals are achieved, and deadlines are met for the facility.
The ideal candidate will foster and develop a work environment within metals recycling that promotes trust, teamwork, performance, quality, and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
Preproduction activities include:
Interviewing and hiring of production operators
Organize and assist supervisors in writing SOPs
Participate in defining site operating policies
Training of operators on SOP's
Instruct and manager production supervisors in pre-production activities
Own the creation of line-up meeting boards and shift hand-over process
Collaborate with logistics to finalize operating consumables storage locations
Complete preproduction training
Postproduction activities include:
Manages day-to-day recycling activities of the plant to ensure that production plans executed to meet customer demands and due dates.
Organizes the operations and maintenance scheduling for the operations to ensure they are balanced with the production demands.
Collaborates with all functions including capital projects and engineering to ensure that all objectives for labour, material, costs, safety, and delivery are achieved.
Leads, coaches and mentors production supervisors and manages shift schedules to ensure labour is arranged to fulfill production requirements.
Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly site inspections to ensure housekeeping and safety standards are maintained at all times.
Maintains high quality standards and controls in all phases of recycling - raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.
Promotes and ensures the health and safety of all employees.
Supports and leads activities to promote cost savings, quality, and overall successful delivery to clients.
Partners with engineering to optimal operating efficiency and to ensure smooth and successful processing.
Conducts inspections and audit activities to verify and ensure operational objectives in areas of safety, quality, reliability, cost, continuous improvement, management are achieved.
Supports and promotes alignment with operations and corporate business strategy and goals while promoting great places to work initiatives.
Supports the development and tracking of KPI's needed for monitoring and measuring site performance., and completes actions to correct deficiencies as required
Leads daily discussion on evaluation of operating and maintenance losses and action plans to prevent recurrence.
Supports a continuous improvement culture throughout the plant.
Builds and maintains a highly motivated and engaged production team that is willing to move mountains to ensure the highest level of satisfaction for clients
Supports and ensures adherence to the quality program to ensure the highest quality.
Ensure corporate on-time delivery reliability goals are achieved. Involves pro-active planning and control (e.g., forecasting, capacity planning, etc.) as well as daily problem-solving (e.g., resolving issues with equipment downtime, etc.).
Ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
Enforces the plant safety program
Coordinates with H&S to ensure employee training and development is maintained current, and in compliance with Cyclic Materials policies and procedures, and compliance with applicable legislation.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
10 years of progressive manufacturing experience
Minimum 3 years' experience in managing a team, in a manufacturing operation with measurable results
Ability to travel between Canada and United States
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to be on call for afterhours concerns on a rotational basis.
Availability for occasional early/late work hours as the need arises
Experience in hydrometallurgical processes would be an asset
Working Conditions:
This position may require working in outdoor or indoor environments, with exposure to noise, dust, and varying weather conditions.
The job may involve shift work, weekend shifts, or on-call availability depending on operational needs.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times.
What we can offer you:
An impactful company improving the sustainability of critical materials production.
The opportunities of a young and fast-growing company. Your success is our success!
Opportunities for growth.
A dynamic work environment that's focused on learning with accelerated career paths.
A competitive salary package.
Health and wellness benefits.
Job Details
Seniority Level
Manager
Area of Interest
Industrial Technology & Skilled Trades
Employment Type
Full Time
Number of openings
1
Salary
Annual
Cyclic Materials Mesa, AZ 85212
Posted 4 days
Job Overview:
The Operations Manager will oversee and manage day-to-day operations our HUB500 metals recycling plant located in Kingston, Ontario. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the position will oversee the daily and weekly planning and operation of the production department, while coordinating with all departments of the plant (receiving, inventory management, Safety, HR, etc.) and maintain production schedules and short-term forecasting to ensure that all company goals are achieved, and deadlines are met for the facility.
The ideal candidate will foster and develop a work environment within metals recycling that promotes trust, teamwork, performance, quality, and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
Preproduction activities include:
Interviewing and hiring of production operators
Organize and assist supervisors in writing SOPs
Participate in defining site operating policies
Training of operators on SOP's
Instruct and manager production supervisors in pre-production activities
Own the creation of line-up meeting boards and shift hand-over process
Collaborate with logistics to finalize operating consumables storage locations
Complete preproduction training
Postproduction activities include:
Manages day-to-day recycling activities of the plant to ensure that production plans executed to meet customer demands and due dates.
Organizes the operations and maintenance scheduling for the operations to ensure they are balanced with the production demands.
Collaborates with all functions including capital projects and engineering to ensure that all objectives for labour, material, costs, safety, and delivery are achieved.
Leads, coaches and mentors production supervisors and manages shift schedules to ensure labour is arranged to fulfill production requirements.
Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly site inspections to ensure housekeeping and safety standards are maintained at all times.
Maintains high quality standards and controls in all phases of recycling - raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.
Promotes and ensures the health and safety of all employees.
Supports and leads activities to promote cost savings, quality, and overall successful delivery to clients.
Partners with engineering to optimal operating efficiency and to ensure smooth and successful processing.
Conducts inspections and audit activities to verify and ensure operational objectives in areas of safety, quality, reliability, cost, continuous improvement, management are achieved.
Supports and promotes alignment with operations and corporate business strategy and goals while promoting great places to work initiatives.
Supports the development and tracking of KPI's needed for monitoring and measuring site performance., and completes actions to correct deficiencies as required
Leads daily discussion on evaluation of operating and maintenance losses and action plans to prevent recurrence.
Supports a continuous improvement culture throughout the plant.
Builds and maintains a highly motivated and engaged production team that is willing to move mountains to ensure the highest level of satisfaction for clients
Supports and ensures adherence to the quality program to ensure the highest quality.
Ensure corporate on-time delivery reliability goals are achieved. Involves pro-active planning and control (e.g., forecasting, capacity planning, etc.) as well as daily problem-solving (e.g., resolving issues with equipment downtime, etc.).
Ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
Enforces the plant safety program
Coordinates with H&S to ensure employee training and development is maintained current, and in compliance with Cyclic Materials policies and procedures, and compliance with applicable legislation.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
10 years of progressive manufacturing experience
Minimum 3 years' experience in managing a team, in a manufacturing operation with measurable results
Ability to travel between Canada and United States
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to be on call for afterhours concerns on a rotational basis.
Availability for occasional early/late work hours as the need arises
Experience in hydrometallurgical processes would be an asset
Working Conditions:
This position may require working in outdoor or indoor environments, with exposure to noise, dust, and varying weather conditions.
The job may involve shift work, weekend shifts, or on-call availability depending on operational needs.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times.
What we can offer you:
An impactful company improving the sustainability of critical materials production.
The opportunities of a young and fast-growing company. Your success is our success!
Opportunities for growth.
A dynamic work environment that's focused on learning with accelerated career paths.
A competitive salary package.
Health and wellness benefits.
Job Details
Seniority Level
Manager
Area of Interest
Industrial Technology & Skilled Trades
Employment Type
Full Time
Number of openings
1
Salary
Annual
Job ID: 482395902
Originally Posted on: 6/23/2025
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