Plant Manager

Job Location: 302 Midway Rd. Freeport, TX

About the Company: Aleon Metals is a leading catalyst and lithium-ion battery recycling company that specializes in recovering critical metals for use in infrastructure and renewable energy. Since our establishment in 1973, we have emerged as a global technology leader in metal recovery, propelled by our unwavering commitment to sustainable solutions for the world’s most pressing energy and environmental challenges.

At Aleon Metals, we are passionate about using our proprietary, commercially proven technology to drive a sustainable future. Gladieux Metals Recycling is North America's largest catalyst recycler, while Aleon Renewable Metals is revolutionizing the green energy sector by building manufacturing plants that can generate up to 35 GWh of battery metals for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. As a socially responsible organization, we work closely with our partners and suppliers to ensure ethical and sustainable business practices.

Position Summary: The Plant Manager will supervise the operations, production, and materials handling teams to address the growing need for specialized recycled critical materials, playing a pivotal role in supporting electric vehicles, grid energy storage, redox flow batteries, and steel industries. This role requires a proactive and strategic leader who can effectively manage operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

• Operations Oversight: Oversee all aspects of plant operations including pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical plants, materials handling, and quality control.
• Production Planning: Monitor and adjust production schedules to meet business demands.
• Performance Management: Accountable for achieving plant performance objectives in production, reliability, operations, and product quality.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure safe operation of the facility and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Continuous Improvement: Develop and implement strategies to optimize plant performance, efficiency, and process improvement.
• Financial Management: Control plant spending and budget, focusing on reducing fixed costs and optimizing variable costs.
• Cost Optimization: Develop plans to minimize processing costs through data-driven decision-making.
• Data Analysis: Analyze production data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strategic Initiatives: Implement chemical processing strategies and action plans in support of strategic initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemical, Petroleum, Mining or Metallurgical Engineering or related field.
• Relevant experience in mining, metal refining, furnaces, or leaching of: vanadium, molybdenum, nickel, cobalt, aluminum, or cement preferred
• Previous experience in chemical plant, plant management or related high-impact roles.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and planning skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and environmental compliance.
• Experience with production planning and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Interested candidates should apply at www.AleonMetals.com or

Submit a resume to Careers@AleonMetals.com.

** Aleon Metals is an Equal Opportunity Employer **

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Relevant experience in mining, metal refining, furnaces, or leaching of: vanadium, molybdenum, nickel, cobalt, aluminum, or cement?
• Are you willing to work in Freeport, TX?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person