Quality Manager

Quality Manager 

Company Overview

Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing,buildingandoperatinglithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company’s flagship asset, Thacker Pass,is located inHumboldt County in northernNevada andis the world’s largest known measured lithium source and reserve. Weare focusedonsafely andresponsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national securityand enable cleaner energy sources.We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supportingjobsand maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders. 

Lithium Americasis headquarteredin Vancouver, British Columbia andoperatesin the U.S., with offices in Reno, NV and Winnemucca, NV.The Company’s sharesare listedon the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol LAC. 

Our Purpose,Visionand Values

Our purpose, vision and valuesare theguiding principlesthat willserve as the cornerstone of our company’s future direction and operations, aligning our team and organization towards our common goals.

Our Purposeis tosafely and sustainably produce lithiumfrom Thacker Pass to enable North America to reduce dependence on foreign critical minerals and drive value for our stakeholders.

Our Visionis tobe North America’s leading lithium producerto enablecleaner energy sources.

Our ValuesincludeAct with Integrity,Be Responsible and Act with Care,Commit to ExcellenceandDrive Innovation,andBe a Collaborative Partner.

Role

We are seeking aQuality Managerto join ourteam.In this role, you willbe responsibleformanaging all aspects ofproduct and process quality for the Thacker Passsite. The role serves asthe sitelead toestablishtop tierqualityprograms, ensure compliance with relevant quality standards,anddirect placement of final productaccording to customer specifications.  The Quality Manager provides leadership to the analytical laboratory team with one direct and 12 indirect reports. The successful candidate willpossessstrong analytical skills witha track recordofquality management successinspecialty chemicals, manufacturing,orother quality driven industry. Thisis a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the clean energy sector.

The role is basedatThacker Passand reports to theVice President of Operations.Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.

KeyResponsibilities 

• Ensure smooth and efficient operations of allfacetsof thequality controllaboratoryand quality management systems.

• Implementation of high-quality QC procedures and input/approval of data into a laboratory information management system.

• Establish site wide quality programswith measurable goals andobjectives.

• Develop,implementandmaintainthe quality management system (QMS)to ensurecompliance with relevant qualitystandards (e.g. ISO-9001).

• Participate as a member of theOperationsLeadership Team to share ideas and supportsitewideimprovement initiatives.

• Lead thequality controllaboratory team. Provide guidance, coaching, goal setting, and mentoring for the team.

• Collaborate with the Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) teams to align the site quality management system with HSE management systems (e.g. ISO-14001, ISO-45001).

• Provide training as needed toensure employees understandtheimportance of quality andhow they contribute to it.

• Use dataand statisticaltechniques toestablishquality trends,controllimits,andother gauges ofprocess and product quality.

• Track, analyze, and document productionquality metricsandestablishplans toaddressquality concernsas needed.Lead problem-solving efforts for quality issuesutilizingRoot Cause Analysis (RCA) tools, develop corrective actions and track corrective actions resolution.

• Create dashboards,reportsand other communication toolsforstakeholders.

• Carry outinspections and/or auditsas needed to continuously gauge and improveprocess performance.

• Engage withcustomers (establishedand potential) to understandand meettheir quality needsandassistwith qualification and sampling needs.Engage with raw material suppliers to ensure LAC receives materials meeting establishedquality specifications.

• Act asthe ultimate decision-maker on final product dispositionbased on product quality andspecific needs of customer base.Provide effective communications to Site Leadershipregardingissues that mayimpactthe release of product.

• Help ensure a safe working environment, being a visible leader for safety, and providing a daily commitment to zero harm to employees, contractors, environment at theQuality Control Laboratory.

• Actively manage andparticipatein the company corrective action system and customer complaint system related to quality control.

• Responsibleforsetting up and working with operations on in-process analytical instruments and in-process laboratories within the plant.

• Develop Key Performance Indicators and utilize 5S for all laboratories within the plant.

• Work closely with the Technical Center Team on continuous improvement in the lab and quality systems where applicable.

• Build andmaintaintrusted relationships across all teams while championing a culture that reflects and supports our Purpose, Vision, and Values.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevantfield such as engineering, manufacturing,chemistry,or quality management.

• Three or more years’ experience servingin a qualitymanagement or related role.

• Previousteam leadership experience, (mentoring and coaching) in a laboratory environment is a plus.

• Six Sigma or ASQ credentialsare a plus.

• Experience inhigh purityproductindustries a plus.

• Personal commitment to Lithium Americas’ core cultural values of safety, teamwork, and environmental stewardship.

• Previousexperience in developing and delivering training programs is a plus.

• Previousexperience in Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action management is a plus.

• Familiarity with analytical instrumentation and other characterization methods typically usedfor specialty products is a plus.

• Strongskills indata analysis, statistics,andproficiencywith statistical software packages (Minitab, R,etc.)

• Effective and open verbal and written skillswith ability to communicate and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.

• Ability to multi-task and coordinateseveralprojects in parallel, while prioritizing and pursuing critical-path tasks on an accelerating schedule.

• Ability to work well with others.

• Ability to critically challenge assumptions, “think outside the box”,and deliver creative solutions. 

• Be aself-starter:highly motivated, able to work independently, with high energy.

• Bring apositive attitudeand have fun in the workplace.We strive to create andmaintainan enjoyable and comfortable work environment.

• Personal commitment to Lithium Americas’ Purpose, Vision,and Values.

Working at LithiumAmericas

At LithiumAmericas, we believe our people are our mostvaluable asset. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for long-term growth and skills development.

We are committed to building a diverse and respectful workplace and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Statement

LithiumAmericasis an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.