7.1. Shift Supervisor
Phoenix Tailings
People & HR, Operations
Exeter, NH, USA
Posted on May 9, 2025
About Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.
Why Phoenix Tailings
At Phoenix Tailings, 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.
Our Values:
● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong
● Lead with Compassion
● Be Resourceful
● Listen
● Hustle
Who We Are Looking For:
Phoenix Tailings is seeking a driven and accountable Shift Supervisor to lead shift operations in our Burlington production facility. In this critical role, you’ll ensure that our 24/7 metal production runs safely, efficiently, and at the cutting edge of innovation. You’ll play a hands-on role in delivering the rare earth and critical metals that underpin the world’s transition to clean energy and advanced technology. This candidate will train and work in our Burlington, MA facility then transfer to our brand-new Rare Earth metal refining facility in Exeter, NH.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a shift team to ensure consistent, high-quality metal production
- Oversee day-to-day operations of high-temperature and chemical processing equipment
- Drive safe practices and enforce compliance with all SOPs and safety protocols
- Monitor production metrics and take immediate action to correct deviations
- Conduct start-of-shift and end-of-shift meetings to align team performance and priorities
- Train and support Operators in technical procedures and process understanding
- Ensure accurate documentation of production data, incidents, and shift reports
- Troubleshoot process and equipment issues, escalating when necessary
- Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to implement improvements and reduce downtime
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in a supervisory or lead role within manufacturing, metal, or chemical production environments
- Deep understanding of high-temperature processing, furnaces, or chemical handling preferred
- Proven ability to lead teams in fast-paced, 24/7 operations
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and accountability
- Experience with shift scheduling and team coordination
- Working knowledge of production metrics, downtime tracking, and root cause analysis
- Mechanical or technical aptitude; familiarity with industrial controls is a plus
- Willingness to work rotating shifts, nights, and weekends as needed
We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:
- Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
- Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
- Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
- Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
- Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
- Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
- Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.
At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.
Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).
