Your mission
We are building our first large-scale recycling plant for lithium-ion batteries at our site in Dormagen, scaling our technology into industrial operations for the first time. As Plant Director (m/f/d), you are responsible for the setup, ramp-up and operations of the site – and in doing so, you take the decisive step with us from technology to real industry.
- You own the site from the construction phase through commissioning and into stable operations, consistently ensuring high HSE, quality and efficiency standards while embedding a lived safety culture across the plant.
- You steer and optimize production processes and ensure that we meet all regulatory and environmental requirements.
- You build a high-performing organization, develop your people and create a working culture where safety, quality and collaboration are lived.
- You actively shape the interfaces between the site and our corporate functions and contribute to key governance bodies, including the Operations Leadership Team and the cylib Leadership Team.
- You represent the site internally and externally – with authorities, political stakeholders, regional partners and media.
- You work closely with our Commercial Team to ensure optimal plant utilization and to build a regional value chain.
Your profile
- You hold a degree in engineering, ideally with a focus on chemistry, process engineering or metallurgy.
- You bring 10–15 years of experience in senior operations or plant management roles, preferably in the chemical, process or manufacturing industry.
- You have already been responsible for the setup and ramp-up of industrial production facilities and know what it takes to bring a plant successfully into operation.
- You are well-versed in HSE, quality and process management – you don't just live these standards yourself, you embed them in your organization and make them a reality on the shop floor.
- You have experience working with employee representatives and authorities and bring the necessary sensitivity to align diverse interests and move forward together.
- You lead with clarity and commitment, provide direction and create an environment where people want to take ownership and grow.
- You combine strategic thinking with a strong drive to execute – turning plans into reality is what motivates you.
- You communicate confidently in German and English and navigate intercultural and interdisciplinary teams with ease.
Why us?
- You take ownership from day one – after an intensive onboarding, you'll build something unique with us and shape outcomes with real impact on results.
- You work on something that truly matters – with your contribution, you strengthen Europe's battery supply chains and make circular economy a reality on an industrial scale.
- You're part of a mission-driven team – in a fast-paced scale-up environment, we live collaboration, because we can only move things forward together.
- You work to the highest standards – we combine the professionalism of leading industry with the innovative power of a top-tier, research-driven technology team.
- You grow with us – at cylib, you will do what is likely to be the most impactful work of your career and develop personally as we scale together.