Electra · 20 hours ago
Manager III, Operations
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expElectra is transforming the iron production industry with innovative technology and is seeking a highly skilled Operations Manager to lead equipment operations and personnel at their new demonstration plant. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and optimizing production efficiency while leading a team of supervisors and operators.
IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingPrecious MetalsRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Leading the safety and quality programs throughout operations and promoting a zero injury culture
Oversee daily operations of the plant, ensuring smooth execution of production plans
Develop and implement operational procedures to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime
Monitor equipment performance and coordinate maintenance schedules with the ability to improve reliability and plant uptime
Conduct risk assessments and audits with the ability to delegate and execute corrective actions as needed
Lead and coach a team of supervisors, operators, technicians and contractors across multiple shifts to support a 24/7 operation
Coordinate staffing schedules and training programs to support operational needs
Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Track and report on key operational metrics (KPIs), including safety, quality, productivity, and downtime
Utilize Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) to support operational tracking, documentation, and performance reporting
Leverage production planning, scheduling, and reporting systems (MES or similar) to support execution of production plans, staffing, and maintenance coordination
Prepare clear, executive-level operational reports and summaries for plant leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Collaborate closely with engineering, maintenance, and R&D teams to integrate new technologies and workflows into operations
Troubleshoot and resolve process and equipment issues in partnership with engineering and maintenance teams
Support the development, implementation, and auditing of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance, consistency, and scalability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in technical field (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related discipline)
8+ years of overall experience in plant operations, manufacturing, or industrial production environments (excluding internships, co-ops or other school projects)
3+ years of leadership experience in a supervisory, lead, or management role, with responsibility for developing teams and performance management
Strong understanding of process safety, equipment maintenance, quality control, and operational best practices
Demonstrated ability to translate functional and business plans into operational processes, guiding execution to meet schedules, goals, and financial objectives
Experience managing operations through established policies and procedures, with the ability to recommend improvements and drive change across departments
Effective communicator and collaborator, able to partner across functions, present recommendations, and influence stakeholders at multiple levels
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, startup or scale-up environment
Preferred
Familiarity in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
Benefits
100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
$1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
12 weeks of paid parental leave
401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
Eligibility for incentive stock options
Company
Electra
Electra is a a clean iron company that uses a low-temperature, electrochemical-hydrometallurgical system to refine iron ore.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$349.51MKey Investors
Breakthrough Energy CatalystBloombergNEFNucor Corporation
2025-10-21Grant· $50M
2025-04-24Series B· $186M
2023-04-17Grant
Leadership Team
Sandeep Nijhawan
CEO and Co-founder
Dan Steingart
Advisor/Chief Scientist
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