Site General Manager M - W H/F - Lynkus

You are about to join a leading international industrial group, known for its high-quality manufacturing expertise in specialty chemicals sectors, as Site General Manager for one of its key European production sites.

With over 40 facilities worldwide and a strong entrepreneurial culture, the group combines industrial excellence and agility to deliver end-to-end solutions for major international brands.

Here, every leader is an entrepreneur: empowered to shape the future of their site, build strong teams, and drive sustainable growth.

In this context of renewal and opportunity, we are recruiting a Site General Manager to lead our Ukrainian operations, based in Southwest Ukraine, a strategically located site with high development potential.

To support us in this strategic recruitment, we have partnered with Lynkus.As Site General Manager, you will have full P&L responsibility and oversee a team of approximately 160 employees. You will play a dual role: driving operational performance while developing the site's customer portfolio internationally.

Your main missions will be to:

* Lead and inspire the site's management team across production, quality, supply chain, HR, finance, and IT;

* Drive business development, securing new partnerships and growing existing client relationships;

* Ensure operational excellence across manufacturing, safety, and product quality;

* Recruit, retain, and develop talent, reinforcing local capabilities and managerial depth;

* Steer transformation initiatives to modernize processes and improve competitiveness;

* Represent the site with customers, corporate teams, and external partners, acting as a trusted ambassador;

* Drive financial performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in cost, efficiency, and service;

* Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, and resilience, aligned with group values.

In short, you will be the captain of the ship: leading both people and business growth in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Location: Ukraine (Southwest region - considered the safest area in the country)
Mobility: Regular within Europe
Remote work: Not applicable

You are an experienced, people-driven industrial leader, ready to take on a mission combining hands-on leadership and business development.

Background & experience:

* Engineering or equivalent degree with a strong industrial and operational foundation;

* Minimum 4-5 years as Plant Manager or in an equivalent senior site leadership role;

* Experience managing teams of 100+ employees;

* Solid exposure to international clients and multicultural environments;

* Industry experience in care products or large-scale manufacturing.

Key skills & attributes:

* Strong leadership and change management capabilities;

* Business development mindset, negotiation and customer relationship skills;

* Full P&L ownership experience;

* Resilience and ability to lead under pressure;

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

* A \"captain of the ship\" attitude: decisive, engaging, and hands-on when needed.

Languages: Fluent English (mandatory). Additional languages appreciated.

Tools: ERP systems, Business Intelligence tools, MS Office Suite.

### Compensation & Benefits

* Competitive package ;

* Local employment contract (Ukrainian);

* Relocation assistance available;

* Laptop, mobile phone provided;

* Full support from Group Operations for onboarding and setup.

Joining this company means taking on a strategic leadership role with full autonomy and direct impact, in a group that values entrepreneurship, initiative, and performance.

To join, it's simple: apply to this offer, meet Franck from the Lynkus team for a first interview, and then come and meet us to discuss the next steps.
We can't wait to welcome you on board! :)