Technical Lead - Plant Operations

. Similarly "Who We Are" heading. "Position and Benefits" heading maybe redundant with Benefits; but we already have Benefits section; we could merge. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we could combine benefits info under a single Benefits heading, and not have separate Position and Benefits heading. The "Position and Benefits" paragraph includes benefits and also mentions full-time on-site position. That could be part of Benefits or maybe a separate "Position" section? But we already have Position Overview. The "Position and Benefits" seems to repeat benefits and also mention full-time on-site. Could incorporate into Benefits or a general "Position" section. Since we already have Benefits, we can add the full-time on-site detail there. Thus sections: Who We Are, Position Overview, Benefits, Job Responsibilities, Education, Training and Experience, Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Work Environment and Other Requirements. We must not include sections with filler like "Pay" or "Schedule" unless specified. Not present. Now produce HTML. We need to use

for each section heading. Use

• for lists. Use

  for prose. We must not output markdown fences. Let's craft. First, Who We Are: paragraph(s). The text: "Auris Noble is a vertically integrated recovery and refining company that manages high-value critical and strategic materials generated by aerospace, defense, telecommunications, advanced manufacturing, and other industries. We develop science-driven solutions for recovering and upscaling complex and previously underserved material streams containing precious, refractory, rare earth, and strategic metals. Our capabilities span laboratory development, analytical chemistry, pilot operations, commercial-scale chemical processing, thermal treatment, metal recovery, and production of refined materials. Auris Noble operates multiple facilities and produces materials under an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system." We'll put as one

  . Position Overview: paragraph: "Serve as the hands-on operational leader for an assigned production or process area. At least two positions are expected to function substantially like plant or area managers, with responsibility for people, safety, production, quality, equipment readiness, cost, schedule, and delivery of assigned project objectives. Assignments may involve critical-material recovery, separation, purification, thermal processing, or product upscaling. This position will lead one or more company growth programs involving facility expansion, process scale-up, equipment installation and commissioning, recovery and separation of complex critical material mixtures, and transition of new or improved processes into sustained production. Assignments will evolve by project phase and will include P&ID design, requirements development, vendor coordination, pilot trials, qualification, documentation, training, production support, and continuous improvement." Make as

  . Benefits: list items: 401(k) matching, Bonus based on performance, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Paid holidays, Quarterly bonuses, Annual profit sharing, Planned annual plant shutdown, Full-time on-site position (maybe). But "Full-time on-site position" is not a benefit but a job type; we could include in Benefits or maybe separate. Since we have Position Overview, we could add a short note about full-time on-site in Benefits or maybe a separate "Position" section. But we already have Position Overview; we could add a sentence in Benefits about full-time on-site. However the instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we can include full-time on-site as a bullet under Benefits? Might be odd. Better to add a short paragraph in Benefits: "Auris Noble offers a full-time, on-site position with benefits that may include..." Then list benefits. That would be a

  then

  . That's acceptable. Thus Benefits section:

  Benefits

  Auris Noble offers a full-time, on-site position with benefits that may include health, dental and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; 401(k) matching; quarterly bonuses; annual profit sharing; and a planned annual plant shutdown, subject to plan terms and company policy.

  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Quarterly bonuses
  • Annual profit sharing
  • Planned annual plant shutdown
  But note we have duplicated info: the paragraph already mentions many; the list duplicates. To avoid duplication, we could just have list and not paragraph. But we need to preserve all substantive info; the paragraph includes full-time on-site position mention, which is not in list. So we could keep paragraph for that sentence and then list benefits (maybe without repeating the same items). But the list includes same items as paragraph; that's duplication but maybe acceptable? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." Duplication is not prohibited but could be considered redundant. Better to avoid duplication: we can have paragraph describing full-time on-site and then list benefits without repeating the same items already mentioned? But the paragraph already lists benefits; we could just keep paragraph and not list. However we need to use
  • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. The instruction: "Use
    • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits". So if we have benefits, we should use list. So we need a list. The paragraph can be a short intro sentence, then list. Thus:

      Auris Noble offers a full-time, on-site position with the following benefits:

      then
      with items. Items: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) matching, quarterly bonuses, annual profit sharing, planned annual plant shutdown, bonus based on performance (maybe same as quarterly bonuses). To avoid duplication, we can combine "Bonus based on performance" and "quarterly bonuses" as one item? But they are distinct: bonus based on performance could be quarterly bonuses. We'll keep both? Might be redundant. Let's keep "Quarterly bonuses (performance-based)" as one item. But we need to preserve detail; we could note "Quarterly bonuses (performance-based)". That captures both. Thus list: - Health insurance - Dental insurance - Vision insurance - Paid time off - Paid holidays - 401(k) matching - Quarterly bonuses (performance-based) - Annual profit sharing - Planned annual plant shutdown That covers all. Now Job Responsibilities: many sentences. We'll make each as
      • . List them: - Lead daily operations for an assigned plant area, production line, or technical workstream and maintain visible presence in the operating area. - Set priorities and coordinate operators, technicians, engineers, chemists, maintenance personnel, quality staff, and contractors. - Own area performance for safety, environmental compliance, production schedule, throughput, recovery, yield, purity, scrap, downtime, housekeeping, and cost. - Develop staffing, shift, training, qualification, material, and equipment-readiness plans required to meet production and project targets. - Lead daily or weekly operating meetings, assign actions, remove constraints, manage risks, and escalate decisions when needed. - Participate in requirements definition, equipment specification, vendor review, installation, startup, commissioning, and qualification of new or modified systems. - Ensure completion and use of SOPs, batch records, work instructions, preventive-maintenance plans, inspection records, and operating logs. - Lead pilot and production campaigns, coordinate upstream and downstream work, review mass balances and analytical results, and freeze operating parameters for production release. - Partner with ESH and quality personnel on hazard reviews, management of change, incident investigation, corrective action, audits, and process-quality objectives. - Develop frontline employees through coaching, performance feedback, cross-training, and consistent accountability. - Provide concise technical and operational status, schedule, risk, production, and quality information for program reports and leadership reviews. Now Education, Training and Experience: list: - Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, metallurgy, operations management, or a related field, or equivalent progressive industrial experience. - 10+ years of chemical, metals, advanced materials, or comparable manufacturing experience, including direct leadership of production or technical teams. - Demonstrated responsibility for plant or area safety, quality, production, maintenance coordination, staffing, and performance improvement. - Experience with startup, commissioning, process scale-up, troubleshooting, and operation of industrial equipment. - Ability to lead in both structured project settings and fast-moving plant environments. Now Preferred Qualifications: list: - Experience managing multiple shifts or technically complex batch/continuous-processing operations. - Background in hydrometallurgy, metal refining, inorganic chemical processing, thermal processing, or high-value materials. - Experience with capital projects, IQ/OQ/PQ, preventive maintenance, ISO 9001, Lean/Six Sigma, or statistical process control. - Prior responsibility for operating budgets, production planning, inventory, or contractor supervision. Now Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: list: - Able to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and in person. - Able to organize work, manage changing priorities, and collaborate across technical and business functions. - Demonstrates sound judgment, attention to detail, initiative, and commitment to safe, ethical work. - Proficient with Microsoft Office and able to learn company systems. - Able to protect confidential, proprietary, customer, and controlled project information. Now Work Environment and Other Requirements: paragraph(s). The text: "This is an on-site position and is not eligible for a fully remote work schedule.Work will require movement between offices, laboratories, production areas, warehouses, construction areas, and vendor sites.Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with chemical, industrial, and facility safety rules.Occasional