Plant Operations

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.

We’re hiring a Maintenance Manager in Covington, Georgia who will be accountable for the management of all maintenance planning and execution activities as well as personnel in support of production, utility operations, and infrastructure systems.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Maintenance Operations (Budget, daily management, communication, reduce machine downtime and improve machine reliability).


• Lean Implementation (Continuous improvement, 5S, GEMBA walks).


• Develop and implement proactive preventative maintenance processes to maintain a favorable trend of equipment uptime.


• In conjunction with the Plant Manager develop and implement the necessary systems, policies, procedures, and work instructions to ensure statutory, mandatory, and contractual obligations are achieved.


• Develop effective corrective action plans/programs to minimize major equipment failures resulting in high maintenance costs and downtime.


• Recommend, develop, and maintain energy conservation programs.


• Implement Maintenance Management System to analyze and report on machine downtime.


• Maintains the Maintenance Department’s internal training program & evaluates Maintenance Technician’s skill level.


• Conducts weekly meetings pertaining to ongoing machine down-time planning & improvement activities.


• Reduce equipment downtime and increase overall equipment effectiveness within the site.


• Responsible for monthly machine downtime and CAPA reporting.


• Support team functions by continuing improvements, cross training with others, problem solving, and supporting operational KPIs while meeting operational needs.


• Develop maintenance procedures and processes.


• Performs breakdown maintenance as well as predictive and preventative maintenance, including lubrication and equipment inspection.


• Performing electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of equipment to include PLC’s, HMI, relay logic, servo motors, VFD’s and diverse types of switches and sensors.


• Provide written feedback on work performed via work orders, inspection checklists and repair requisitions.


• Maintain a high housekeeping standard using 5S.

Education / Experience:

• BS Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering preferred.


• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in industrial maintenance +5 years’ management experience.


• Chemical processing experience is preferred.

Skills / Abilities

• Critical thinking with ability to troubleshoot and detect malfunctioning.


• Experience required: CNC/Machining, electronic/electrical, PLC programming, continual safety awareness, test equipment, schematics, mechanical systems, blueprint reading, metric system, measuring techniques, hydraulics, and pneumatics.


• Must have excellent multi-tasking and verbal/written communication skills.


• Must be computer literate with strong keyboarding skills.


• Knowledge of and adherence to all OSHA and EPD compliance requirements


• Able to lift to 50 lbs. unassisted.

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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.

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 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.

We’re currently hiring a Warehouse Manager who will manage all material movement and handling for our current site in Covington, GA. In this role you will be responsible for handling, scheduling, and warehousing of inbound and outbound materials; coordinating internal material movements supporting operations; oversite for all active warehousing sites; and maintaining inventory accuracy utilizing SAP as system of record. Additionally, this position will be responsible for maintaining budgets, streamlining warehousing and logistics processes, and maximizing warehousing practices.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• SAP S/4 HANA, or similar, experience is required.


• Manage inventory as well as warehouse, transportation, and other logistics processes.


• Develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce costs.


• Ensure that quality, quantity, customer satisfaction, and financial commitments are met.


• Perform metrics reporting and data analysis tasks to identify issues and opportunities for process improvements.


• Partner and communicate with manufacturers, suppliers, and customers.


• Manage and develop logistics, warehousing, and material planning staff.


• Create and manage operating budgets.


• Strategically plan and manage inventory, warehouse (offsite warehousing as well), transportation, and customer service.


• Keep track of inventory of raw materials, WIP, finished goods. Meet cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness targets.


• Monitor OTIF, quality, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs, and process efficiency.


• Resolve any arising problems or complaints vise, coach and train the inventory team.


• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements to operations.


• Monitor and support purchasing and production planning.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, logistics, business administration, transportation, or engineering.


• Proficiency in SAP S4/HANA, or similar software.


• 10 – 15 years of experience working in logistics, warehouse, or transportation operations.


• Firm grasp of supply chain, inventory, distribution, business, and management principles.


• Strong team player.


• Ability to manage, coach, and provide training for direct reports.


• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.


• Working knowledge of logistics and inventory software.

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of wearing task specific personal protective equipment which may include dust mask, respirator, 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 (minimum of eight hours).


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

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.