Vice President of Manufacturing Operations
Listed on 2026-06-24
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Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Manager
Who 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 will own operational excellence at Phoenix Tailings, turning breakthrough technology into reliable, repeatable, and cost-competitive manufacturing.
- Own end-to-end manufacturing operations across Phoenix Tailings facilities, delivering consistent output, quality, and uptime
- Design, implement, and enforce Lean manufacturing systems to drive continuous improvement across safety, yield, throughput, and cost
- Lead Six Sigma initiatives to eliminate process variation, reduce waste, and improve first-pass yield
- Establish operational KPIs, dashboards, and daily management systems that drive accountability and performance
- Build scalable production systems, standard work, and operating procedures to support rapid growth and replication
- Drive a culture of operational rigor, safety, and continuous improvement across all shifts and teams
- Partner with engineering and technical teams to industrialize new processes and technologies
- Lead capacity planning, staffing models, and production ramp strategies for new and existing facilities
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations while maintaining aggressive production targets
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification required; demonstrated Lean manufacturing leadership experience
- 10+ years of manufacturing operations experience in industrial, chemical, metals, or energy environments
- Proven track record scaling production from pilot or early commercial stages to steady-state operations
- Deep expertise in Lean tools including value stream mapping, standard work, Kaizen, TPM, and 5S
- Strong data-driven mindset with experience using operational metrics to drive decision-making
- Experience leading large, multi-shift production teams in high-safety, high-reliability environments
- Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change and operational discipline in fast-growing organizations
Pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Pay Range: $200,000 - $250,000 total cash compensation plus equity
- Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
- Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
- Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
- Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
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