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Redwood Materials, founded in 2017 by JB Straubel (co-founder and former CTO of Tesla), is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America. The company recovers, refines, and redeploys critical minerals from end-of-life batteries back into the supply chain. Redwood is profitable and operates in a market projected to grow 20–50x over the next decade.
As Production Supervisor, you will lead a team of chemical operators in a manufacturing facility focused on producing in-spec products safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will set the standard for chemical processing, safety practices, and functional skills across the facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Guide and mentor a team of chemical operators, providing training in safety, company policy, procedures, work instructions, and manufacturing topics through hands-on and classroom-based learning
- Facilitate implementation of training programs to ensure compliance with all training policies and requirements
- Develop individualized training plans to address skill deficiencies and optimize staffing levels
- Build effective relationships with employees through strong manufacturing floor presence and ongoing engagement with front-line supervisors and coordinators
- Work with site leadership to develop department manufacturing strategy and support its execution, including shift planning and delegation
- Lead a diverse team to develop an inclusive work environment that delivers safe, reliable, cost-optimized production
- Set expectations, provide feedback, and hold team members accountable for meeting those expectations
- Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure readiness for plant start-up, shutdown, and continuous operation
- Identify potential risks to performance, lead resolution efforts, and escalate issues to relevant stakeholders when necessary
- Demonstrate consistent best practices and continuous improvement in day-to-day facility operations
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or chemical processing environment
- 2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience
- Strong knowledge of chemical processing operations and safety protocols
- Proficient understanding of life-critical procedures including Safe Work Permitting, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, Line Breaks/Openings, and Working from Heights
- Experience with HMI (Human-Machine Interface) programs preferred
- Passion for sustainability and making a positive environmental impact
- Full-time, exempt position
