Shift Supervisor

Ascend Elements® is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials by establishing a clean and sustainable supply chain using recycled feedstock. Its patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ technology directly synthesizes new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in reduced cost, improved performance, and lowered greenhouse gas emissions. The results are lower cost, better performing batteries, a cleaner manufacturing process, and a truly sustainable closed-loop circular battery economy. This closed-loop process also allows for fewer end-of-life batteries being discarded in landfills. Ascend Elements is taking the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.

Shift Supervisor is to help with the scale up of technology during its pilot plant development and optimization.

Shift: Dupont Schedule - Rotating Days and Nights

Job Core Responsibilities:

• Oversee assigned production line(s) to ensure all work is performed in compliance with Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and all local, state, and federal regulations regarding safety, health, and the environment.
• Conduct shift turnover meetings with shift workers regarding safety, production, quality, or any other operational issues. Actively participates in pre-shift meetings to assist in the development of individual work plans.
• Perform manufacturing tasks related to the recycling of batteries and the production of NMC cathode powder. Includes mechanical disassembly of battery packs and modules, operating and controlling mechanical shredder, metals separation machines..
• Supervise and operate chemical production machines, including the monitoring and control of various chemical recipes.
• Assist in creating schedules for work forces and material; assist in compiling feedback to write and continuously update operator SOPs to drive safety and efficiency.
• Perform cleaning and routine preventative maintenance on heavy production machines
• Ensure all staff Learns and follows safety regulations and wear the prescribed personal protective equipment
• Operate material handling equipment, such as forklift, drum dollies, hoists, and experienced using basic hand and power tools,
• Complete and accurately record data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operations, raw material lot numbers, process and reaction conditions, and process yields in accordance with good documentation practices.
• Supervise sample-collection and coordinate lab analysis of products to ensure high quality outputs.
• Supervise use of digital systems to track production orders; prepare reports to track raw materials and finished goods production.
• Maintain a clean and productive area by ensuring that equipment and work area is cleaned after use and the equipment is maintained per the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Assist with maintaining adequate supplies to ensure team has necessary supplies available to complete project work.
• Weigh, measure, and check raw materials/productions to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and quantities and that accurate inventory is maintained.
• Follows and abides by all EH&S policies, practices, and procedures in association with department specific responsibilities.
• Active member of the first responding team of facility
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities:

• Be committed to and support the EHS management process to obtain the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification as well as participate in system standards and practices in its compliance and commitment to policies, objectives, operational controls, documentation, system guidelines, and others that the organization subscribes to as mandatory.
• Will participate in all EHS aspects, including reporting hazards, incidents, and injury/illness without fear of reprisal.
• Attend an Environment, Health, and Safety Orientation program appropriate to their work environment.
• Maintain orderly workspaces and resources thereby enhancing productivity and safety.
• Coach and mentor junior personnel to develop a positive climate.
• Provide feedback to drive improvement and growth in the organization.

Education:

High school diploma and minimum of 3+ years of applicable production experience or post High School education and 1+ years production experience

Skills:

• Attention to detail, capable of understanding and following verbal and written instructions
• Hands on aptitude with mechanical process equipment
• Ability to perform basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of wearing task specific personal protective equipment which may include dust mask, air purifying respirator (i.e., half and/or full faced), safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection.
• Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs
• While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch when necessary for job activity.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods, and work at heights.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.

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Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.