Electrolyte Production Supervisor

Electrolyte Production Supervisor

Thornton, CO

Position Overview:

Solid Power is seeking an Electrolyte Production Supervisor to lead daily electrolyte powder manufacturing operations supporting next-generation all-solid-state battery materials. This role is responsible for driving safe, consistent, and efficient production while leading operators, enforcing standards, and improving process performance.

The supervisor will partner cross-functionally with QC, Engineering, Maintenance, EH&S, and other departments to ensure product quality, throughput, and compliance in a controlled manufacturing environment. This position will support our split shift team. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Electrolyte Production.

Job Duties:

• Lead and supervise electrolyte powder production operations and shift activities.
• Manage and develop production operators, including training, performance, and accountability.
• Drive adherence to SOPs, work instructions, and batch execution requirements.
• Monitor and report on production performance, yields, and quality metrics.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement and process optimization opportunities.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain dry room and controlled environment standards, including housekeeping and material handling practices.
• Enforce safety protocols and lead a strong safety culture aligned with EHS requirements.
• Support process hazard analysis (PHA) and implementation of risk mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with QC and Engineering on deviations, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, PSM, and internal safety standards.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree of Science preferred, or equivalent years of experience required. High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 7 years of supervisory, team lead or managerial experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Hands-on experience working with hazardous materials, dry powder processes, and wet chemical/slurry and solvent-based operations
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are important.
• Proven ability to manage production metrics, drive accountability, and lead teams.
• Battery industrial manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Clean room/Dry room experience is a plus.
• Experience with milling, heat treatment (HTX), or similar processing equipment preferred.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• Experience with an ERP system.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite including Excel. Ability to create spreadsheets, basic formulas, create tables, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot processes and equipment.
• Availability to work a 1st shift schedule with potential to work a second shift if needed in the future.

Physical Requirements

• Most working hours will be spent on the production floor.
• Ability to lift 50lbs daily.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary including, but not limited to eye protection, hair net, gloves, face mask, coveralls, full-face respirator or PAPR.

Salary Range: $80,00-$105,000

Benefits: Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer paid Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance, 401k with company match, 8 paid holidays + the week between Christmas and New Years off, Unlimited PTO, up to six (6) weeks paid FMLA leave, cell phone reimbursement and eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity plans.