Senior Operations Program Manager
Core
Second-in-command to the Senior Production Manager, running programs for procurement, projects, continuous improvement, training, and administrative support to keep operations moving.
Role type
Senior Operations Program Manager (2IC)
Builds
Battery materials production operations
Domain
Energy storage / Battery recycling
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operations process management, Procurement management, Project management, Continuous improvement facilitation, Training program design, Cross-functional coordination, Root-cause analysis, Vendor relationship management, Shift coverage, Onsite presence
Preferred skills
Lean/Six Sigma training, Capital project experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage procurement for spares, consumables, services, and capital items; Lead operations improvement and capital projects from scope through commissioning; Run the continuous improvement program to find losses and drive fixes; Own operator training, qualification, and onboarding; Act as 2IC for the Senior Production Manager and coach supervisors; Serve as liaison between operations leadership and front-line supervisors.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC