OperationsManufacturing
Plant Manager
Company: Confidential - AI-Powered Aluminum Recycling Manufacturer
Nashville, TN
Onsite
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Plant Manager - Advanced Metals Recycling Facility
Nashville, TN | $150,000-$180,000 + Bonus + Stock Options | Full Relocation
Lead operations at an AI-powered aluminum recycling facility. These plants use AI-driven sorting technology to produce high-purity recycled aluminum alloys without energy-intensive re-melting. Backed by significant investment, rapidly expanding facility footprint across North America.
Compensation Highlights:
- Strong base + consistently-paying bonus + stock options + 100% 401k match
- Full corporate relocation to Nashville area
- Comprehensive health insurance, 3 weeks PTO, no state income tax in TN
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all aspects of plant operations, production, and workforce management
- Build and develop a high-performing operations and maintenance team
- Drive safety culture, accountability, and operational excellence
- Oversee AI-enabled sorting systems, sensors, and automated processing equipment
- Collaborate with engineering on system performance and reliability
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, reliability/preventive maintenance, and process improvement
- Manage plant budgets, operating costs, and regulatory compliance
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience as Plant Manager or Senior Operations Leader
- Background in metals processing, recycling, automotive manufacturing, heavy industrial, or materials processing
- Experience in automated or technology-driven manufacturing a plus
- Lean Manufacturing implementation required; history of scaling operations or improving plant performance highly valued