Plant CEO – Non-Ferrous Metals Manufacturing

Lead an entire industrial site as its most senior executive – full P&L, operations and stakeholder ownership.💰 CZK 250,000 – 289,300 per month + performance bonus · 📍 Most, Ústí nad Labem Region, Czechia · On-site · ExecutiveAbout the OpportunityOur client is an international industrial group with around €1.2 billion in annual revenue, operating across China and global markets. Its Czech plant is a recognised leader in non-ferrous alloy production, supplying global customers in the automotive, aerospace and industrial sectors. The group is appointing a Plant CEO – the top executive on site, senior to the plant manager – reporting directly to group leadership.What You'll DoOwn the plant's full P&L: budgeting, forecasting and EBITDA deliveryDrive industrial cost control across raw materials, energy, production and labour efficiencyOversee finance and reporting under Czech accounting standards and international investor requirementsLead daily operations of melting and alloy ingot production lines, hitting volume, quality and safety targetsMaintain ISO 9001 and benchmark-level environmental performance (IPPC / EU standards)Optimise raw material and finished product logistics across Europe and international marketsBuild a safe, precise, continuous-improvement culture for a 70+ person team; attract and retain metallurgical talentRepresent the company with local authorities, environmental agencies and key global customersWhat You Bring10–15+ years of senior industrial management, including 5+ years as Plant Manager, Plant Director, General Manager or Managing DirectorBackground in metallurgy, foundry, non-ferrous metals, heavy manufacturing or chemical processing (plant leaders from automotive and other manufacturing sectors are also welcome)Strong financial acumen – you read a balance sheet as easily as a production plan; exposure to metal hedging or commodity pricing is a plusExperience running hazardous, high-temperature operations (molten metal or similar)Fluent Czech and English (required); Chinese or German is a plusGood knowledge of Czech labour law, environmental regulation (IPPC) and EU industrial standardsBachelor's degree in engineering (metallurgy / mechanical) or business / finance; MBA is a plusWhy This RoleA true top job: full site ownership with a direct line to group leadershipCompetitive executive package with performance bonusBacking of an international group with global customers and strong investment capacityRoom to shape strategy as the business adapts to metal price cycles and sustainability requirementsHow to ApplyClick "Apply" and attach your CV. All applications are handled in strict confidence.Keywords: Plant CEO, Plant Director, Plant Manager, General Manager, Managing Director, Site Director, Operations Director, Production Director, Ředitel závodu, Výrobní ředitel, Generální ředitel, Jednatel, Metallurgy, Foundry, Non-Ferrous Metals, Aluminium, Alloys, Die Casting, Metal Recycling, Heavy Manufacturing, Chemical Processing, P&L, EBITDA, Cost Control, ISO 9001, IPPC, Lean Manufacturing, EHS, Czech Republic, Ústí nad Labem, Most, Chomutov, Teplice, Děčín, Prague