Phoenix Tailings

9.2. Vice President of Manufacturing Operations

Phoenix Tailings  •  $200k - $250k/yr  •  Burlington, MA (Onsite)  •  29 days ago
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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, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you share our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and excitement for building foundational infrastructure for a clean economy, 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:  Phoenix Tailings is looking for a highly disciplined, execution-driven Vice President of Manufacturing Operations to lead day-to-day operations across our production facilities. This role is critical to scaling clean metals manufacturing with world-class efficiency, quality, and safety. The ideal candidate is a Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean manufacturing expert who has built and optimized high-throughput industrial operations from early-stage production through commercial scale. You will own operational excellence at Phoenix Tailings, turning breakthrough technology into reliable, repeatable, and cost-competitive manufacturing. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own end-to-end manufacturing operations across Phoenix Tailings facilities, delivering consistent output, quality, and uptime 
  • Design, implement, and enforce Lean manufacturing systems to drive continuous improvement across safety, yield, throughput, and cost 
  • Lead Six Sigma initiatives to eliminate process variation, reduce waste, and improve first-pass yield 
  • Establish operational KPIs, dashboards, and daily management systems that drive accountability and performance 
  • Build scalable production systems, standard work, and operating procedures to support rapid growth and replication 
  • Drive a culture of operational rigor, safety, and continuous improvement across all shifts and teams 
  • Partner with engineering and technical teams to industrialize new processes and technologies 
  • Lead capacity planning, staffing models, and production ramp strategies for new and existing facilities 
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations while maintaining aggressive production targets 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field; advanced degree preferred 
  • Six Sigma Black Belt certification required; demonstrated Lean manufacturing leadership experience 
  • 10+ years of manufacturing operations experience in industrial, chemical, metals, or energy environments 
  • Proven track record scaling production from pilot or early commercial stages to steady-state operations 
  • Deep expertise in Lean tools including value stream mapping, standard work, Kaizen, TPM, and 5S 
  • Strong data-driven mindset with experience using operational metrics to drive decision-making 
  • Experience leading large, multi-shift production teams in high-safety, high-reliability environments 
  • Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change and operational discipline in fast-growing organizations 

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

    This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role. Total package  may vary based on experience and qualifications.

    Pay Range: $200,000- $250,000 total cash compensation plus equity
  • Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
  • Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company. 
  • Time Off: Unlimited PTO. 
  • Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career. 
Phoenix Tailings

About Phoenix Tailings

Phoenix Tailings is pioneering the future of clean mining and metals production.

We are dedicated to building the world’s first fully clean mining and refining company, producing the critical metals needed for the next generation of technology and infrastructure. By harvesting valuable materials directly from mining tailings, we eliminate waste streams while creating a sustainable and domestic supply of rare earths and other essential resources.

We are already commercially shipping rare earth metals and alloys to magnet customers today, proving both the scalability and impact of our approach. Our breakthrough refining model provides a clean and reliable supply chain, empowering industries from defense and aerospace to electric vehicles, renewable energy, and medical technologies.

Phoenix Tailings has been commercially shipping rare earth metal products since 2023, demonstrating our leadership in bringing sustainable solutions to market.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Woburn, Massachusetts
Year Founded
2019
Website
phoenixtailings.com
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