Plant Director

3 hours ago

Canada Director File Full time
Job Summary

Lithion is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Director to lead the strategic materials production plant. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in creating and establishing a high-performing team that will be responsible for starting up and optimizing the plant.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Detailed Engineering and Construction Phase:
    • Develop and implement the Operational Readiness Plan (ORP) and layout plan for business systems necessary for commercial operation.
    • Ensure social acceptability within the host community.
    • Identify operational needs and ensure their integration in the engineering phase.
    • Participate in design, P&ID, and 3D reviews to incorporate operability and maintenance aspects.
    • Contribute to developing the process control philosophy and conducting HAZOP.
    • Establish strategic service and procurement agreements with key suppliers.
    • Anticipate logistics and storage requirements.
    • Drive the development of the operations budget (OPEX) and future investment projects (CAPEX).
    • Contribute to creating the plant's commissioning plan and develop the startup budget (working capital).
    • Develop organizational charts and execute employee hiring, onboarding, and training plans.
    • Lead the startup and ramp up of the plant.
    • Ensure the implementation of all operational aspects aligned with the company's objectives and commitments.
    • Verify regulatory compliance and uphold community commitments.
  • Operations Phase:
    • Lead the operations of a strategic materials production plant (approximately 150 people).
    • Establish key performance indicators related to various organizational activities and departments.
    • Implement and monitor budgets per business commitments and company objectives.
    • Ensure that quality standards for battery-grade products are met.
    • Collaborate with the business development team and Lithion engineers to integrate new technologies and implement improvements in the plant.
    • Support implementing an integrated management program (health and safety, environment, quality, community).
    • Assist in talent and culture programs, personal development, and employer branding.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in business or engineering, human resources, health and safety.
  • Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in complex industrial operations management.
  • Experience working in a plant operating various industrial chemical processes.
  • Experience working in starting a new technology or plant.
  • Proven leadership skills for managing change and a sense of urgency.
  • Strong commitment to ESG principles (environmental, social, and governance).
  • Initiative, creativity, and results-oriented mindset.
  • Integrity, respect, honesty, and discernment.
  • Ability to synthesize information, plan organizationally, and solve problems.
  • Capacity to delegate, set priorities, and handle stress.
  • Sharp business acumen, enabling data examination and practical solutions.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to mobilize a team to align operational strategy with the company's interests and overall strategy.
  • Proficient in both French and English.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and annual bonuses.
  • Year-round summer hours.
  • Take a vacation from day one.
  • Paid time off.
  • Comprehensive group insurance plan along with an employee assistance program.
  • Benefits from a competitive retirement plan with Lithion's matching contribution.
  • Health and wellness management account to care for yourself.
  • Access to the Dialogue telemedicine program.
  • Referral program.
  • Ongoing training.
Position:

Permanent, full-time

Workplace:

Specific location to be confirmed

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