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.
OpportunityLead 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 ResponsibilitiesDrive 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 ProfileSenior 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 ConsiderationsFamiliarity 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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