About Our Client

Our client is a cutting-edge company in the advanced battery materials industry, providing sustainable anode graphite solutions that support the battery and electric vehicle (EV) value chains across North America and Europe. Their innovative technology delivers tailored high-performance synthetic anode graphite with a holistic sustainability approach, significantly reducing environmental impact. With a flagship facility already operational in Europe, our client is now expanding with large-scale projects in North America.

Their long-term ambition includes supplying advanced battery materials to millions of EVs annually by 2030, backed by a globally recognized financial sponsor.

About the Role

This is a unique leadership opportunity for an experienced Plant Manager to take full ownership of operations, development, and financial performance for one of our client's major upcoming facilities. You'll guide the project from pre-operational phases through to full-scale production, while fostering a strong performance and safety culture across multiple departments including EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety), production, maintenance, and quality.

You'll also lead the integration of business systems, digitalization initiatives, and community and regulatory engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project and global functional teams to ensure operational readiness
• Develop and implement operational procedures and training programs
• Build and lead a high-performing operations team in partnership with HR
• Lead daily plant operations and support cross-functional teams
• Oversee budgeting and achievement of financial targets
• Ensure adherence to EHS and operational KPIs
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and plant profitability
• Maintain strong communication with stakeholders, including community and authorities
• Actively participate in strategic meetings and performance reviews

EHS Responsibilities

• Model and enforce EHS policies and practices across the plant
• Lead by example to build a strong, incident-free safety culture
• Ensure employee training on EHS policies is up-to-date and effective
• Promptly identify and address safety and environmental concerns

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

• Promote an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative work environment
• Uphold company values and code of conduct, aligned with a strong business system framework

Decision-Making Authority

• Manage budget and oversee cost controls
• Approve expenditures within scope
• Ensure compliance with internal authorization processes

Required Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in industrial plant operations, preferably within large-scale settings
• Ability to grasp complex product portfolios and production systems
• Strong commercial acumen and business judgment
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English with strong time management and multitasking capabilities
• Ability to build external relationships and navigate local regulatory environments
• Experience in cross-cultural and global operations

Preferred Competencies

• Strategic leadership and team motivation
• Results-driven with measurable goal orientation
• Strong negotiation and partnership-building skills
• Inclusive and transparent communication style

Educational Requirements

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Finance, or a related field

Work Arrangement

• Remote to Onsite role with regular interaction across engineering, contractor, and operational teams
• Travel may be required based on project and organizational needs