USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR) · 2 days ago
Team Manager
Stillwater, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expUSA Rare Earth, Inc. is on a mission to become the leading Western supplier of high value rare earth magnets and critical minerals. The Team Manager oversees daily production activities within the rare earth magnet manufacturing plant, responsible for leading operators, maintaining safe operations, ensuring product quality, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Angel InvestmentManufacturingMiningProduct Design
Responsibilities
Supervise, coach, and evaluate Operators I–IV, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and accountability
Assign daily tasks, balance staffing across workstations, and manage shift scheduling
Conduct training and onboarding for new operators; coordinate skills development for all levels
Provide real-time performance feedback and participate in formal performance reviews
Ensure production plans, work orders, and schedules are executed efficiently to meet output targets
Monitor machine load, workflow, and operator utilization; adjust assignments as needed
Provide hands-on assistance with complex operations, setups, or troubleshooting when required
Coordinate with logistics for materials availability and inventory accuracy
Enforce all plant safety rules, PPE requirements, and safe handling of rare earth materials, powders, and magnets
Conduct daily safety huddles and ensure adherence to LOTO, chemical handling, and equipment safety procedures
Lead incident investigations and corrective actions in partnership with EHS
Ensure processes comply with ISO/AS quality and environmental standards
Monitor in-process inspections, quality checks, and SPC data to ensure conformance to specifications
Review and verify production documentation, batch records, and traceability logs
Respond to quality deviations, containment actions, and root-cause investigations
Support engineering and quality teams with trials, first-article builds, and process qualifications
Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies; drive improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM tools
Lead 5S initiatives and maintain workplace organization
Recommend process, equipment, or workflow enhancements based on production data and operator feedback
Support the deployment of new equipment, tooling, and technologies
Maintain accurate production records, downtime logs, and shift reports
Track KPI performance including yield, throughput, scrap, and OEE
Report staffing issues, training needs, and equipment concerns to management
Participate in cross-functional meetings to support plant-wide initiatives
Qualification
Required
5+ years manufacturing experience along with 2+ years in a leadership or Operator 3 role
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and develop diverse operator teams
Solid understanding of rare earth magnet manufacturing processes (powder handling, pressing, sintering, machining, coating)
Skilled in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making in fast-paced environments
Proven ability to manage workflow, prioritize tasks, and maintain high standards of quality and safety
Proficient with manufacturing documentation, ERP systems, SPC tools, and basic Microsoft Office applications
Company
USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR)
USA Rare Earth, LLC is a U.S.-based, vertically integrated magnet technology company.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$202.56MKey Investors
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2025-03-13Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2025-03-13IPO
Leadership Team
Alex Moyes
Vice President of Mining
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