Operations Director – Pilot Facility Manufacturing & Production

Company: Terrion, a PTX subsidiary
Location: Frederick, MD

Responsibilities

Supports the PTX/Terrion Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and leads all day-to-day pilot operations, including equipment startup, shift management, production planning, process monitoring, and maintenance coordination; ensures safe, reliable, and consistent execution of modified-carbon, REE recovery, graphite powder/block, and graphene production circuits; implements standard operating procedures, operator training, facility readiness, and throughput optimization; coordinates closely with other teams (to be hired in the future) to maintain product quality and operational data integrity.

Experience / Capabilities

Extensive hands-on background in materials manufacturing or industrial plant operations, including supervision of technicians/operators and oversight of multi-step process lines; strong proficiency in facility operations, equipment troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, material flow control, and quality/safety compliance; demonstrated ability to manage shop-floor execution, implement operational best practices, and coordinate production around commissioning, testing, and scale-up activities.

Years of Experience

10+ years in manufacturing, industrial operations, or process-plant supervisory roles; 5+ years as a foreman, operations supervisor, or shift lead.

Education Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in industrial technology, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline; equivalent experience acceptable for senior foreman-level candidates; safety certifications (OSHA 30, etc.) preferred.

Culture & Operating Environment

Terrion is an early-stage operating company, and success in this role requires a high degree of independence, initiative, and personal accountability. Team members are expected to function as self-starters who require minimal supervision, take full ownership of their responsibilities, and proactively drive work forward in an environment where processes, infrastructure, and teams are still being built. This is a hands-on role suited to individuals who are comfortable making sound technical and operational decisions with evolving information, adapting quickly as conditions evolve, and contributing beyond their formal scope to help build both a new capability and a new business, while maintaining discipline around safety, quality, and execution rigor.