Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

Ascend Elements is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials by establishing a clean and sustainable supply chain using recycled feedstock. Its patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ technology directly synthesizes new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in reduced cost, improved performance, and lowered greenhouse gas emissions. The results are lower cost, better performing batteries, a cleaner manufacturing process, and a truly sustainable closed-loop circular battery economy. This closed-loop process also allows for fewer end-of-life batteries being discarded in landfills. Ascend Elements is taking the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.


Job Summary:


The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant will be responsible for owning with the consolidation process of the monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reporting close. Also, will own the preparation of the annual external audited financial statements. The successful candidate will be able to collect pertinent information for the creation of journal entries, account reconciliations and other related matters as well as be the first point of contact for all technical accounting issues. The role will ensure that the Company maintains effective internal controls that ensure accurate accounting data and that safeguard company assets.


Responsibilities:





    • Prepare consolidating and eliminating accounting related entries for multiple organizational entities.

    • Follow and aid in developing our Company’s established accounting processes.

    • Regularly maintain detailed reconciliations of all assigned balance sheet accounts.

    • Provide detailed analyses and explanations of all consolidated transactions.

    • Lead staff in preparing as well as supporting the annual audit with external auditors.

    • Ability to develop and mentor junior staff.

    • Prepare technical accounting related memos.




Required Skills/Abilities:



  • Experience working in a complex manufacturing environment

  • Big 4 Accounting firm experience preferred.

  • Proficient in Word and Excel.

  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.

  • Experience working in a complex manufacturing environment



Education and Experience:



  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, advanced degrees such as an MBA, MSA are desired

  • 5+ years’ experience in accounting or related field in a publicly held company highly desired

  • CPA or CMA required.


Physical Requirements:



  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

  • Ability to read and understand English


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Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Our Hiring Process

Benefits and Culture

From health and wellness to employee engagement and professional development, our goal is to foster a thriving workplace culture. Check out our benefits and culture section to learn more about our various programs and initiatives.

We are committed to supporting a company culture that will positively impact your quality of life and contribute to your professional success – making Ascend Elements somewhere you’ll want to stay for a long time.

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“At Ascend Elements we are empowering our employees to help revolutionize the production of engineered battery materials for a brighter future of clean energy. We are committed to supporting our employees to drive innovation and performance while prioritizing safety and collaboration to reduce our environmental impact. We are a company that is dedicated to fostering a positive, creative, and inclusive culture where employees feel valued, connected, and invested. Join our team today!”

Kathleen Quinty
Sr. Global Human Resources Director

Who We Are

We are made up of an impressive variety of talented employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

United States Veterans
Ascend Element United States Veterans — From serving our country to joining the Ascend Elements Team. Find your new home with a strong and proud group of fellow veterans.

"Ascend Elements is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven company at the ground floor, where your well-earned technical and leadership skills can have a direct impact on our growth and progress in a pioneer US industry. Ascend Elements provides a work environment and culture all too familiar with veterans; like-minded individuals (including many veterans) from diverse backgrounds and skills working towards a common goal through commitment and collaboration."

Ben Pope

Construction Program Manager, United States Marine Corps

“Similar to the reason why most veterans joined the military, employees at Ascend Elements feel a sense of purpose and meaning beyond themselves. It's not just a job here, it's everyone at Ascend marching in the same direction with the end goal of keeping America at the top of cutting-edge technology in the battery materials industry and preserving rare Earth metals.”

Cory Radcliffe

Construction Program Manager United States Marine Corps and Air Force

"You can apply skills learned in the military like teamwork and critical thinking every day to solve problems in an environment where your background is welcomed. In the same vein as my time in the Army, I get to provide meaningful contributions to real world problems alongside a group of people committed to a collective goal."

Andrew Walther

Construction Program Manager, United States Army

Interns to Full Time
Interns can journey to full-time team members. From interns to full time employees. Hear how their experience drove them to join the Ascend Elements Team permanently.

“Being an intern at AE allowed me to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical application in engineering. Working on projects at the pilot facility brought my academic knowledge to life, deepening my understanding of engineering concepts. Choosing permanent employment at AE post-graduation was driven by the company's rapid growth, ensuring diverse experiences across multiple engineering domains and avoiding monotony in tasks."

Alexis Clark

Chemical Engineer

"Being an intern at Ascend Elements opened many doors for me and helped me to land several interviews both inside and outside AE prior to joining full time. The experience I accrued as an intern helped to guide my thinking and to realize what career path I wanted to pursue. You will not find a more dedicated and passionate team than Team Ascend!"

Matt Eggert

Associate Scientist

Passion for Communities 
& Sustainability
Want to make a difference? From sustainability to community advocacy, our employees have a passion for making the world a better place.

“Ascend Elements’ investment and commitment in Hopkinsville will be a game changer for our community for generations to come. The Ascend Elements leadership is dedicated to not only upcycling, but also the culture of growth within the organization.”

DeeAnna Sova

Equity Program Manager

"Ascend Elements is a company that is going to change the carbon footprint on the earth by recycling EV batteries. We are always working on ways to change the future of an EV batteries in the world. AE has found a process to keep batteries out of landfills and to recycle them back to a battery grade product that can be reused and/or recycled."

Kay Dixon

Sales Order Specialist

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Ascend Elements is a fast-growing organization that is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials for electric vehicles. Recognized as a climate technology leader, the company elevates the value of recycled elements and engineers sustainable battery materials to support the global clean-energy transition. The company’s patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ direct precursor synthesis technology produces new, sustainable cathode materials from spent lithium-ion batteries more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in improved performance and lower carbon emissions. Ascend Elements is taking sustainability in the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.


The Material Handler will assist in the receiving and shipping of material. Managing access to the building.



  • Manages warehouse inventory and maintains current database.

  • Coordinates and schedules the movement of products throughout the warehouse including storage and shipment of finished products.

  • Implements daily production and shipping plan, arranging for excess stock to be stored in warehouse.

  • Manages daily flow of finished products by modifying storage space assignments.

  • Maintain a well organized warehouse

  • Confirms availability of items to be shipped by verifying inventory records or conducting inventories of required items.

  • Manually handles, repacks, or restacks pallets of finished product as needed.

  • Operates forklift truck as needed.

  • Documents all related activities and completes forms and reports.

  • Performs other related duties as directed.


Required Skills/Abilities:



  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Basic understanding of or ability to quickly learn company product codes and terminology

  • Thorough understanding of warehouse policies and procedures.

  • Good analytical skills and ability to make sound judgments relative to inventory, location, and processes


Physical and Environmental Requirements:



  • Capable of wearing task specific personal protective equipment which may include dust mask, air purifying respirator (i.e., half and/or full faced), safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection.

  • Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs

  • While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch when necessary for job activity.

  • Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.

  • Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.


Education and Experience:



  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

  • 3-5 years warehouse experience

  • Ability to communicate effectively

  • Valid state motor vehicle operators license for forklift truck a plus

  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision

  • Able to do basic math

  • Analytical skills and problem solving

  • Computer knowledge of Microsoft office products

  • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.

  • Ability to move around the warehouse freely


Job Type: Full-time


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Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Cost Accountant

Plant Cost Accountant – Covington, GA – Ascend Elements is currently experiencing growth and therefore is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Cost Accountant to join our team at our Covington manufacturing facility. The Plant Cost Accountant will play a critical role in overseeing all financial activities at the plant level, providing valuable insights to drive business performance, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.


Ascend Element is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials by establishing a clean and sustainable supply chain using recycled feedstock. Its patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ technology directly synthesizes new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in reduced cost, improved performance, and lowered GHG emissions. The results are lower cost, better performance batteries with fewer discarded in landfill, a cleaner manufacturing process, and a truly sustainable closed-loop circular battery economy. Ascend Elements is taking the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.


Primary Responsibilities:


The role reports into the Covington Plant Controller and collaborates with and supports the Covington Plant Leadership team. This position is on-site at our Covington, GA, office.


Key Responsibilities:


· Manage financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for the plant


· Perform the monthly closing activities for the Covington facility, including the preparation of monthly journal entries and collaboration with the corporate accounting and financial planning and analysis teams to provide accurate and timely financial data and support ad-hoc reporting requests


· Develop metrics and tracking system for major cost drivers


· Develop and maintain standard costs and prepare variance analysis reports for inventory, manufacturing costs, and standard cost variances


· Communicate/educate internal and external stakeholders regarding the cost data


· Proactive analysis of plant performance metrics and variances (budget/forecast vs. actuals) and communication of issues and opportunities to operations management


· Partner with Plant Controller to develop and implement strategies to optimize operational efficiency and profitability


· Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements


· Work with manufacturing and logistics teams to conduct cycle counts and year-end physical inventory


· Also aid with process improvement for plant and ad hoc analysis and tasks


Ideal Profile:


· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA, CMA, or advance degree preferred.


· Minimum of five years of experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry, experience in a start-up company and/or in the chemical sector is highly desirable.


· Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and experience with manufacturing cost analysis.


· Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing best practices in financial management and cost accounting.


· Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.


· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.


· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems, experience with SAP a plus.


· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.


Ascend cannot sponsor visas in this role now nor in the future. This includes taking over sponsorship from prior employers or educational institutions.


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Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager – Ascend Elements Westborough, MA – Hybrid – Ascend Elements is currently experiencing growth and therefore is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our accounting team. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for owning with and monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reporting close process as well as accounts payable and working with payroll, related T&E reimbursements, and stock-based compensation accounting. The successful candidate will be able to collect the pertinent information for the creation of journal entries, account reconciliations and other related matters as well as be the first point of contact for all payroll and related accounting issues.


Ascend Element is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials by establishing a clean and sustainable supply chain using recycled feedstock. Its patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ technology directly synthesizes new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in reduced cost, improved performance, and lowered GHG emissions. The results are lower cost, better performance batteries with fewer discarded in landfill, a cleaner manufacturing process, and a truly sustainable closed-loop circular battery economy. Ascend Elements is taking the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.


This role reports into the Controller’s group, Ascend Elements, Inc.


This is a hybrid position with an on-site component at our Westborough, MA offices.


Primary Responsibilities:


This position is the primary support for the Corporate Controllers’ responsibility for the Company’s accounting compliance.


Key Responsibilities:



  • The candidate is required to have experience with managing and improving monthly and other period end (monthly, quarterly and annual) accounting close cycles.

  • Managing payables and related payment support with the Director of Treasury.

  • Have the ability to develop and mentor junior staff.

  • Manage accounting A/P and staff accountants.

  • Both create entries and/or post other key contributor’s entries within SAP 4/HANA Cloud.

  • Provide lead payroll and expense related accounting and reporting support to the Corporate Controller.

  • Manage T&E reimbursement process to ensure all required receipts support the requested reimbursement (Concur) and are timely reimbursed to the employees.

  • Prepare the appropriate account reconciliations on a monthly basis timely.

  • Provide support for external Audits and Quarterly review procedures.

  • Evaluate and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

  • Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization as necessary.



Qualifications



  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred, advanced degrees such as an MBA, MSA are desired.

  • 5-10+ years of relevant experience.

  • Current solid ERP systems background (SAP), including reporting tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or something similar, as well as Concur.

  • Proficient in Word and Excel.

  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.

  • Willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization.

  • Team player with exceptional interpersonal skills suited to a fast paced, value driven culture.

  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

  • Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner.


Ascend cannot sponsor visas in this role now nor in the future. This includes taking over sponsorship from prior employers or educational institutions.


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Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Ascend Elements is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials by establishing a clean and sustainable supply chain using recycled feedstock. Its patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ technology directly synthesizes new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in reduced cost, improved performance, and lowered greenhouse gas emissions. The results are lower cost, better performing batteries, a cleaner manufacturing process, and a truly sustainable closed-loop circular battery economy. This closed-loop process also allows for fewer end-of-life batteries being discarded in landfills. Ascend Elements is taking the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.


Training: 1st shift 7:00p-3:30p


Position Overview


The Mechanical Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing, predictive, preventive, and emergency maintenance services to production, utility operations and infrastructure systems as necessary to provide for safe operations, regulatory compliance and equipment availability related to mechanical systems plant wide.



Job Responsibilities



  • Maintenance of production units, utility, and infrastructure systems

  • Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild of compressor systems, shredders, bagging stations, and conveyors.

  • Perform predictive, preventive, routine and, emergency maintenance on production unit, utility, and infrastructure systems equipment

  • Provide maintenance and troubleshooting support to production unit, utility, and infrastructure systems equipment

  • Maintain, calibrate, align, troubleshoot, and repair plant mechanical systems

  • Perform routine trouble shooting activities

  • Use Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) effectively to accomplish required maintenance in and efficient and organized manner

  • Optimize plant preventative maintenance program to meet OEM recommendations, regulatory requirements, and corporate maintenance philosophy

  • Incorporate safe behavior into all activities and consistently complies with all established safety and health policies and procedures

  • Provide start-up support to production operations

  • Cooperate with groups and individuals within the Engineering & Maintenance department, Operations, and other service units

  • Perform all tasks and assignments in accordance to company policies and procedures

  • Other tasks and duties as assigned


Additional Responsibilities:



  • Be committed to and support the EHS management process to obtain the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification as well as participate in system standards and practices in its compliance and commitment to policies, objectives, operational controls, documentation, system guidelines, and others that the organization subscribes to as mandatory.

  • Will participate in all EHS aspects, including reporting hazards, incidents, and injury/illness without fear of reprisal.

  • Attend an Environment, Health, and Safety Orientation program appropriate to their work environment.

  • Follow 6S step-by-step methodology to maintain orderly workspaces and resources thereby enhancing productivity and safety.


Job Requirements



  • High School Diploma, Journeymen (or higher level education) in the field of Mechanical engineering and/or industrial maintenance

  • Minimum of 5 years experience preferred, maintaining mechanical systems and applications, preferably in a chemical plant, refinery or large process plant

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Thorough technical knowledge in the field of industrial mechanical maintenance , including relevant regulations, standards and codes

  • Strong mechanical aptitude

  • Thorough understanding of basic mechanics, mechanical theory, mechanical troubleshooting techniques, and safe work practices

  • Proficiency in the use of precision measuring instruments and power tools.

  • Repair experience with gear drives, pumps, piping, rigging, fabrication, control valves, couplings, bearings, mixers, steam systems, and repair of complex mechanical equipment and systems

  • Team player attitude

  • Able to read and comprehend mechanical and control drawings and schematics

  • Able to troubleshoot complex mechanical and piping systems.

  • Strong multi-tasking competency

  • Extensive background in compressor maintenance


Physical Requirements:



  • Capable of wearing task specific personal protective equipment which may include dust mask, air purifying respirator (i.e., half and/or full faced), safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection.

  • Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs

  • While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch when necessary for job activity.

  • Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.

  • Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.


Ascend cannot sponsor visas in this role now nor in the future. This includes taking over sponsorship from prior employers or educational institutions.


APPLY TODAY!


Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Instrument and Controls Technician

Ascend Elements® is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials by establishing a clean and sustainable supply chain using recycled feedstock. Its patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ technology directly synthesizes new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in reduced cost, improved performance, and lowered greenhouse gas emissions. The results are lower cost, better performing batteries, a cleaner manufacturing process, and a truly sustainable closed-loop circular battery economy. This closed-loop process also allows for fewer end-of-life batteries being discarded in landfills. Ascend Elements is taking the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.


Position Overview


The Instrument & Controls (I&C) Technician Night Shift will be responsible for providing repair, calibration, and emergency maintenance services to production, utility operations, and infrastructure systems as necessary to provide for safe operations, regulatory compliance, and equipment availability related to instrument, controls, and low/mid voltage equipment systems plant wide.


THIS IS A 12 HOUR SHIFT POSITION. Hiring for day and night shift positions.


Job Responsibilities



  • Incorporate safe behavior into all activities and consistently comply with all established safety and health policies and procedures including Lock, Tag, Try and Test Before Touch.

  • Perform maintenance of production units, utility, and infrastructure systems.

  • Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate instrument and control systems. Example assets include instrumentation and controls for compressor systems, shredders, bagging stations, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, piping flow control, tank level control, and the Distributed Control System (DCS).

  • Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance tasks upon 480V 3-Phase switch gear.

  • Perform routine and emergency maintenance on production unit, utility, and infrastructure equipment. Example activities include calibrating level/temperature/flow/pressure transmitters, installing control valves, performing control loop checks, performing interlock test procedures, wiring motor junction boxes, terminating electrically driven equipment at switch gear, pulling/installing 480V buckets, wiring actuators/sensors, performing switchgear IR scans, performing GFCI checks, replacing lighting and indicators, megging motor leads, etc.

  • Use Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) effectively to document and accomplish required maintenance in an efficient and organized manner.

  • Optimize plant preventive maintenance program to meet OEM recommendations, regulatory requirements, and corporate maintenance philosophy.

  • Provide maintenance procedure and training development assistance for new equipment.

  • Provide start-up support to production operations.

  • Perform On-the-Job Training with new members of the team.

  • Cooperate with groups and individuals within the Engineering & Maintenance department, Operations, contractors, and other service units.

  • Act as liaison between suppliers/manufacturers and manufacturing partners for problems with electrical equipment.

  • Perform all tasks and assignments in accordance with company policies and procedures.

  • The employee is committed to and must support the EHS management process to obtain the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification as well as participate in system standards and practices in its compliance and commitment to policies, objectives, operational controls, documentation, system guidelines, and others that the organization subscribes to as mandatory.

  • Will participate in all EHS aspects, including reporting hazards, incidents, and injury/illness without fear of reprisal.

  • Must attend an Environment, Health, and Safety Orientation program appropriate to their work environment.

  • The employee must follow 6S step-by-step methodology to maintain orderly workspaces and resources thereby enhancing productivity and safety

  • Other tasks and duties as assigned.


Required Skills / Abilities



  • Proficiency in the safe use of precision measuring instruments, power tools, and hand tools

  • Applied knowledge of industrial common instrument, controls, and electrical maintaining skills pertaining to instrument calibration, control loops, 12VDC to 480V Three Phase power distribution, hand rigging/hoisting, control valves, interlocks, gaskets, motors, and photosensors.

  • Thorough understanding of basic electrical theory, troubleshooting techniques, and safe work practices

  • Able to read and comprehend single line drawings and process schematics

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong multi-tasking competency

  • Team player attitude


Physical Requirements



  • Capable of wearing task specific personal protective equipment which may include dust mask, air purifying respirator (i.e., half and/or full faced), safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection.

  • Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs

  • While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch when necessary for job activity.

  • Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.

  • Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.


Education/Training



  • High School Diploma (or higher-level education) in the field of Mechanical engineering and/or industrial maintenance

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience preferred, maintaining instrument/control/electrical systems preferably in a chemical plant, refinery, or large process plant


**Located in or near Hopkinsville, KY


Ascend cannot sponsor visas in this role now nor in the future. This includes taking over sponsorship from prior employers or educational institutions.


Competitive Pay!!


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Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


SAP Digital Manufacturing Implementation Consultant

Ascend Elements is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials by establishing a clean and sustainable supply chain using recycled feedstock. Its patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ technology directly synthesizes new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in reduced cost, improved performance, and lowered greenhouse gas emissions. The results are lower cost, better performance batteries with fewer discarded in landfill, a cleaner manufacturing process, and a truly sustainable closed-loop circular battery economy. Ascend Elements is taking the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.


We are currently hiring an SAP Digital Manufacturing Implementation Consultant focused on Manufacturing and Manufacturing Execution!


In this role you will be responsible for working directly with business owners to develop an understanding of current and future business needs, requirements for managing their business areas and recommending and implementing business solutions that deliver the required business capabilities. This includes eliciting, analyzing, and evaluating current business practices, workflows and developing strategies to identify technology solutions needed to streamline and optimize business performance that positively impacts business ROI. The Business Analyst will act as the critical bridge between business leaders and users – and implement the systems that provide the capabilities that will support lean and efficient operations and provide leadership with the visibility to effectively manage and make proper business decisions. Ascend Elements is a mixed mode recycler/manufacturer, with both discrete and process manufacturing modes of operation.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:


· Implements capabilities across the Plan to Produce business process, including establishment & management of plants, material master data, material planning (MRP) and capacity planning parameters, bills of material, routings and recipes, work centers, production and process orders, storage locations, shop floor collaboration links and directives, numbering patterns, time element types, cross material matches, resources and additional MES data, MES parameters and shop floor operator screen design.


· Collaborates with Information Technology and Operational Technology groups in selecting, implementing, and supporting manufacturing execution related hardware such as scanners, barcode label printers, document printers, workstations, touch screens required to support the overall manufacturing execution design.


· Collaborates with Operational Technology groups on systems integration between Enterprise systems (S/4HANA Cloud), direct machine integration, distributed control systems integration, quality systems integration throughout the system lifecycle. (requirements, design, test, training, deployment, and support)


· Provides reporting and analytics that enables visibility and KPIs for core manufacturing processes, schedule attainment, and OEE, to support data-driven decision making.


· Supports and participates in multiple projects to translate business needs to design, configure, document, and test software application solutions across multiple functional groups, focused primarily on SAP applications.


· Provides support for implemented solutions including post go live support, training, and full regression testing of solutions in support of upgrades.


· Understands SAP best practice business processes and uses the knowledge to develop consistent, implementable, and efficient business processes for the user base.


· Partners with business leadership/owners to Identify, create, and facilitate process improvements by conducting business and systems analysis and design at a complex level; focusing on quality improvement; data reliability.


· Work collaboratively with implementation partner functional and technical resources to ensure full understanding of implemented capabilities, trade-offs made, and justification for the choices made in implementation.


· Document system configuration.


· Assists in the design, development and deployment of user access and enterprise system security profiles.


· Facilitate development and delivery of training and training materials.


Education and Other Requirements:


· Bachelor in MIS or Business in Production & Operations Management, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Materials Management or equivalent experience.


· 5+ years’ experience as an ERP Business Analyst, implementation consultant or similar discipline.


· Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Analytics Cloud and the broader SAP portfolio of manufacturing-focused applications.


· Experience with integration and implementation of manufacturing execution systems within a connected manufacturing/industry 4.0 context.


· Experience in several full lifecycle enterprise implementations.


· Strong oral and written communication & presentation skills; specifically, with end-users, internal and external technical individuals, and leadership teams.


· Experience troubleshooting issues, requirements gathering and solution design for enhancement requests, as well as implementing the solution via configuration, etc.


· Proximity to or relocation near our plant location in Hopkinsville KY is a plus.


***This opportunity requires you to be located within a commuting distance to one of our facilities: Hopkinsville, KY Covington, GA Westborough, MA Novi, MI


***Depending on your particular location – This opportunity will also require up to 50% domestic travel to our other locations. Travel may be up to 100% during for limited periods during go-live/post-go-live. International travel may be required in the future.


Ascend cannot sponsor visas in this role now nor in the future. This includes taking over sponsorship from prior employers or educational institutions.


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Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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