USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR)

Production Manager

Stillwater, OK

Full-time

About This Job

Who We Are

We are on a mission to become a leading supplier of critical materials that enable the green energy and technology revolution. Our materials and technologies are required for the electric vehicle, green energy, consumer electronics, and defense industries, and our battery grade lithium and tech metals are needed for chipsets, semiconductors, and 5G.

We have a substantial interest in the Round Top, Heavy Rare Earth, Lithium and Critical Minerals deposit in West Texas. We have also developed the United States’ first rare earth and critical minerals processing facility and we own the only scalable, sintered neo-magnet manufacturing system in the Western Hemisphere. By developing this fully integrated, US-based “mine-to-magnet” critical mineral supply chain, we are poised to become the leading domestic supplier to these industries.

What You Can Expect

At USA Rare Earth, we are pioneers and problem solvers, technologists and team players. Together, we:

Build Solutions: If our task was a simple one, it would already be done. We are creative and solution-oriented, and we think outside the box to solve important problems. We know that a range of expertise and technologies is needed for success, and we work across sectors and alongside customers to deliver world-class solutions in sustainable ways.

Deliver Quality: When we do things, we do them well. We believe that top-tier quality leads to industry competitiveness and we hold ourselves to the highest quality standards. We move fast when executing, but safety, quality, and excellence always come first.

Lead responsibly: We have a responsibility to the planet, our consumers, our country, and each other. We put safety at the center of all we do, take accountability for our actions, incorporate sustainable practices in our processes and act with the financial best interest of our investors and consumers in mind.

Win Together: Establishing a rare earth magnet supply chain is a big undertaking – and getting there is a team effort. We communicate openly, work together and challenge each other in pursuit of our goals. With every step we take we learn and get better.

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on and dependable Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations in our growing magnetics facility. In this role, you will manage a small but dedicated production team and ensure that day-to-day tasks—such as equipment setup, shift organization, material handling, and safety protocols—are completed efficiently and to quality standards. This is a key role in a fast-paced startup environment, requiring someone who is equally comfortable managing people and rolling up their sleeves on the floor.

Key Responsibilities

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Oversee shift-level production operations across pressing, sintering, machining, coating, magnetizing, and assembly of magnetic components.

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Assign daily tasks, manage labor schedules, and monitor team performance to meet production targets and timelines.

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Work directly on the floor to troubleshoot equipment issues, adjust processes, and support technicians when needed.

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Track basic production metrics (e.g., output, scrap, downtime) and report any performance or quality issues to leadership.

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Support and enforce safety standards, particularly in high-temperature, high-force, and magnetized work environments.

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Ensure materials, tools, and work instructions are available and accurate for each shift.

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Help onboard and train new production staff on standard operating procedures and safe work practices.

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Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to resolve day-to-day issues and improve work flow.

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Participate in scaling production lines, setting up new equipment, and helping to develop procedures as the company grows.

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Suggest and implement small, practical improvements to increase efficiency or reduce waste.

Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing, materials, or a technical field.

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5+ years of experience in a production environment, ideally with magnetics, ceramics, or similar materials.

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3+ years of experience leading or supervising production teams.

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Ability to work collaboratively with production planning to create and be responsible for planning, scheduling, and executing all aspects of the production process.

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Demonstrated ability to assist in the creation and development of training programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

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Comfortable working in a startup environment – flexible, hands-on, and willing to adapt to changing needs.

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Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with shop floor tools, equipment, and basic troubleshooting.

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Reliable, safety-focused, and committed to quality.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment will be a mix of a typical office environment, a manufacturing floor and a construction site. Noise level: Normal office, manufacturing and construction noises

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure.

USA Rare Earth proudly supports Equal Employment Opportunities

USA Rare Earth's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and will provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

For assistance applying for employment through this site due to disability, please contact Human Resources, hr@usare.com, to discuss reasonable accommodations.