General Manager
Pubblicato il 05-08-2026 - Combined Selection Group in Milano
CSG Talent is exclusively partnered with a venture‑backed industrial technology business operating at the intersection of advanced materials, water treatment, and circular economy. The company has developed a proprietary process to recover critical raw materials from industrial waste streams and is now entering a pivotal phase: industrialisation and multi‑site scale‑up across Europe. As a result of continued growth, they are now seeking a General Manager to partner closely with the CEO and lead this transition from technology to a fully operational industrial platform.
Opportunity
- Lead the industrial scale‑up of a first‑of‑a‑kind process
- Build and optimise operations across multiple sites
- Play a central role in shaping the organisation, strategy, and execution roadmap
- Contribute to fundraising and investor engagement
- Operate at the forefront of the circular economy and critical materials space
Key Responsibilities
- Drive execution of the company’s strategy with a strong focus on operations and industrialisation
- Lead plant scale‑up and multi‑site operations, ensuring delivery against timeline, cost, and performance targets
- Oversee supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing processes in a complex and evolving environment
- Build and develop an effective organisational structure, hiring and leading high‑performing teams
- Partner with the CEO and leadership team on strategic initiatives and growth plans
- Support fundraising activities and investor relations
Candidate Profile
- Senior industrial leader with 15+ years of experience in industrial environments such as advanced materials, chemicals, water/wastewater, metals, or related sectors
- Strong track record in operations leadership and industrial execution
- Experience in scaling operations, industrialisation, or plant start‑up / expansion
- Exposure to multi‑site environments and cross‑functional leadership
- Hands‑on, pragmatic approach with the ability to operate in high‑growth / ambiguous environments
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage at executive and investor level
- STEM background (MBA or equivalent business exposure is a plus)
Additional Considerations
- Familiarity with European industrial environments is essential
- Previous exposure to Italian culture and language skills are required
- Willingness to relocate to Italy and be closely involved in site operations
This role offers the chance to take on a mission‑critical leadership position within a business tackling one of the most pressing challenges in industrial sustainability. You will play a defining role in building a scalable industrial platform with significant long‑term impact and growth potential.
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