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Job Description

Metals Unit Leader

The Metals Unit at the Kings Mountain facility includes two lithium metals processing departments. One unit is a metals casting facility which produces tech and battery grade ingots. The second unit produces a variety of products derived from battery grade lithium metal including foils, punched anodes, and alloy powders.

The Metals Unit Leader is responsible for maintaining safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the Primary and Secondary Metals facilities through leadership and coaching of the department staff. They have administrative responsibilities in support of the budget and department personnel matters.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

In conjunction with site leadership, develops the department manufacturing strategy and supports its execution

Provides administrative leadership to the Metals Unit including all performance management and time/attendance issues

Supports and implements Site/Company HR policies

Leads process troubleshooting activities

Provides process optimization support

Drives unit quality commitment and improvement

Works in conjunction with the Production Planner to develop and execute the production plan

Responsible for the month-end close process and coordinates reconciliations with Accounting

Designs and implements operational reliability improvements

Leads and implements Six Sigma/LEAN initiatives

Responsible for all material movements and inventory management

Implements HSE improvements

Develops, Maintains and optimizes department-critical KPI's

Develop and implement plant operational improvements including, but not limited to, SOP updates, equipment modification, LEAN improvements, etc.

Work closely with various functions including Maintenance, HSE, HR, Quality, and Accounting

Provides coaching and development input to department Operators

Participate in lockouts tag outs of equipment and permitting including signing on and executing hazardous line breaks

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum B.S. (Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering)

Minimum 5 years chemical industry experience (Operations preferred)

Previous chemical operation leadership experience preferred

Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills

Possess an interest in people development

Knowledgeable in hazardous materials and general PSM

Ability to troubleshoot chemical process equipment and basic fluid flow

Ability to multi-task

Basic understanding of production cost accounting

Experience in Microsoft Office and SAP

Ability to support a 24/7 operation as needed

Ability to read P&ID's and to locate equipment in the field based on them

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.

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