Job Description

About Phoenix Tailings

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.

Why Phoenix Tailings

At Phoenix Tailings, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.

Our Values:

● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong

● Lead with Compassion

● Be Resourceful

● Listen

● Hustle

Who We Are Looking For:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a shift team to ensure consistent, high-quality metal production
• Oversee day-to-day operations of high-temperature and chemical processing equipment
• Drive safe practices and enforce compliance with all SOPs and safety protocols
• Monitor production metrics and take immediate action to correct deviations
• Conduct start-of-shift and end-of-shift meetings to align team performance and priorities
• Train and support Operators in technical procedures and process understanding
• Ensure accurate documentation of production data, incidents, and shift reports
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues, escalating when necessary
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to implement improvements and reduce downtime

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory or lead role within manufacturing, metal, or chemical production environments
• Proven ability to lead teams in fast-paced, 24/7 operations
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and accountability
• Experience with shift scheduling and team coordination
• Working knowledge of production metrics, downtime tracking, and root cause analysis
• Mechanical or technical aptitude; familiarity with industrial controls is a plus
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, nights, and weekends as needed

We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:

• Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
• Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
• Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
• Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
• Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
• Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
• Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.