Operations Project Manager (Paducah)

About this role

About the Company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America. Our mission is to restore our country’s ability to make nuclear fuel. Our fuel will help power AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. It will power our next generation of reactors. Ultimately, it will power our national ambitions. We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and we are backed by top tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability and transparency.

Operations Project Manager

General Matter is seeking an Operations Manager to join our Paducah Operations team.

The Operations Manager works directly with the Paducah Project Manager and collaborates closely with project management, infrastructure engineering, project controls, the nuclear team, and procurement from pre‑construction through project completion and start of production. This role helps develop and implement operational programs, plans, procedures, training, and processes that support General Matter’s operations.

Key responsibilities include identifying equipment needs, overseeing cylinder receipt and delivery, managing operations personnel, resolving day‑to‑day operational issues, and performing routine inspections to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications—all while tracking schedule and budget performance.

Responsibilities will include:

• Meet daily with crews to review production schedules and ensure materials, equipment, and resources are available to maintain progress within schedule and budget.

• Provide technical input for project work plans and schedules; identify risks related to production, materials, equipment, or processes that may impact schedule or budget.

• Evaluate daily production, schedule status, and budget projections; accurately document project performance using company-approved tools.

• Notify team members and management of significant schedule changes and recommend corrective actions.

• Perform additional assignments as requested by management.

• Conduct required Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. Participate in weekly safety meetings and present field analysis as needed.

• Support estimating with schedule development and technical input.

• Assist with development of design drawings and provide technical guidance as needed.

• Develop program descriptions, plans, procedures, and training documents to support operations.

• Maintain an understanding of company values and strategic objectives.

Desired Qualifications: