Operator Team Lead

Job Summary:   The Operator Team Lead will report to the shift supervisor and assume a key role in assisting the supervisor to manage the operations and logistics at Li-Cycle’s Rochester Spoke for lithium-ion battery recycling in Rochester, NY.

We are seeking a talented, motivated, and top performer to join our team in this role.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Run the shift and provide coverage for when shift supervisor is absent.
• Assist the supervisor in managing the day-to-day plant operations
• Monitor and troubleshoot operational issues; escalate to maintenance and operations team as necessary
• Support the supervisor in maintaining strong communication on operational issues between management and shift teams
• Monitor all safety and environmental issues, ensure all employees are working in a safe and responsible manner, and report any issues to the supervisor and/or management
• Ensure and work site free of any waste and maintain neat and clean plant
• Train and mentor employees as required
• Act as temporary supervisor for vacation coverage, including, but not limited to, being responsible for health, safety, and operational production
• Responsible for the health and safety within the workplace and of their crew by asserting due diligence and legal compliance
• Other duties as required

Job Requirements:

• Minimum educational requirements: college diploma or technical trade preferred
• Experience in plant operations of an industrial environment
• Trained in Transport of Dangerous Goods (training to be provided as needed)
• Forklift driving experience required
• Excellent technical, communication, organizational, managerial, and planning skills
• Scheduled based on 24-hour shift rotation

Other Competencies:

• High-level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Proactive self-starter with an 'owner's mindset'
• Consistently delivers quality work on time, with a strong attention to detail
• Support and practice all Health and Safety practices
• Motivated, methodical, and optimistic

Benefits of Working for Li-Cycle:

• High impact work: as a core member of the team, you have the opportunity to take a primary lead role and make a significant impact
• Global environmental impact: we are a clean technology company with a mission to reduce CO2 emissions globally to ensure a sustainable future for the environment
• Passionate team: we are pushing boundaries and are passionate about everything we do

About Li-Cycle:

Li-Cycle (NYSE: LICY) is on a mission to leverage its innovative Spoke & Hub Technologies™ to provide a customer-centric, end-of-life solution for lithium-ion batteries, while creating a secondary supply of critical battery materials. Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are increasingly powering our world in automotive, energy storage, consumer electronics, and other industrial and household applications. The world needs improved technology and supply chain innovations to better manage battery manufacturing waste and end-of-life batteries and to meet the rapidly growing demand for critical and scarce battery-grade raw materials through a closed-loop solution. For more information, visit https://li-cycle.com/

For more information, you can view Li-Cycle's corporate video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnUgCt0JshU

Li-Cycle is an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. Individuals seeking employment at Li-Cycle are considered without regard to any protected category including but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, diverse-ability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Li-Cycle is focused on providing a barrier free Recruitment & Selection process. We will focus on experience and skills and will not discriminate against candidates who have a disability or require an accommodation throughout the Recruitment & Selection process.

Interested candidates should apply to Li-Cycle directly by submitting their resume through the Li-Cycle Career's page. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.