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. #J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 General Manager (Milano)
🏢 Combined Selection Group
📍 Milano