# Plant Director at Phoenix Tailings

- Company: Phoenix Tailings
- What the company does: Phoenix Tailings leads rare earth refining in the U.S. to secure the metals our economy and defense need to thrive. Backed by Techstars.
- Company website: https://phoenixtailings.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Rochester, NY
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $192K to $280K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-19
- Apply by: 2026-12-03
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/PhoenixTailings/4b69b0b0-ab5a-4442-9451-7cda74fa6f0c?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/phoenix-tailings-plant-director/

## About the role

At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field
- Significant leadership experience in chemical manufacturing, refining, mining, metals, specialty chemicals, or another continuous-process industrial environment
- Demonstrated success leading plant operations or a complex manufacturing organization with accountability for safety, quality, production, and operating performance
- Experience supporting commissioning, facility startup, operational readiness, or major production scale-up, including coordination with project teams and equipment partners
- Ability to build operating organizations, develop site leaders, and establish procedures and training systems for a growing workforce
- Working knowledge of industrial safety, environmental performance, process equipment, maintenance reliability, and the controls needed for consistent production

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