Syzygy Plasmonics Inc. (Houston, Texas) is a deep-decarbonization company. It builds reactors that use light instead of heat to electrify chemical manufacturing and power a cleaner, safer world. Utilizing technology licensed from Rice University and advanced engineering, Syzygy is commercializing a universal light-driven reactor platform. When powered with renewable electricity, this tunable technology reduces both cost and emissions from many different chemical reactions.

Job Summary: Syzygy Plasmonics Inc. is hiring a Production Director to join our team. The Production Director provides leadership and strategic direction related to the operations of Syzygy Plasmonics’s plants.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee plant operations, production engineering and facilities and monitoring plant activities
• Provide necessary program direction (tracking and reporting tools) for planning, organizing, developing, and integrating projects across multiple functional areas.
• Hands-on lead in troubleshooting efforts related to processing and process equipment problems.
• Writes and/or reviews SOPs, and other technical documents.
• Reporting of operations metrics and critical project updates to senior leadership
• Implements necessary plant improvements as dictated by business needs.
• Produce key operations deliverables including commissioning, start-up, steady-state operations, and operator training.
• Collaborates with the HSE group on environmental, health and safety-related aspects of all operations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary alignment meetings, safety, and quality risk assessments.
• Operational management and planning to execute pilot plant trials and testing in a timely and efficient manner.
• Lead all aspects of maintenance and improvement of pilot plant equipment.
• Lead the development of the long-term capital investment strategy for pilot plant capabilities.
• Lead and coach team to deliver on performance objectives, define personal and professional develop plans / career development.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering, Technology, or related field
• Experience in managing people in a plant operations function
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in plant operations and/or supply chain, site safety, health, quality in a manufacturing environment
• Basic knowledge in Quality, Occupational, Safety, Health and Environment requirements
• Ability to lead, coach and develop people.
• Strong team player, excellent communication/relational and stakeholder management skills
• Able to lead/manage/complete projects with minimal supervision. Creative, innovative and flexible with a sense of urgency and passion
• Prior experience with Continuous Improvement tools and systems (LEAN/Six Sigma/ Kaizen and value stream mapping.)

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage)
• Career growth opportunities
• Friendly work environment
• Paid vacation/holidays

Syzygy Plasmonics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.